Here’s how much money government employees earn in South Africa
Public Service and Administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo has actually detailed just how much civil servant make in South Africa, and the expense of presenting the current wage boost. Responding to in a composed parliamentary Q&A today, Dlodlo described that there are presently 16 wage bands…
Vaccinations could be made compulsory in South Africa as last resort: commission
The South African Human Rights Commission has actually clarified its position on whether vaccinations in South Africa ought to be made necessary. In a declaration on Monday (4 October), the commission kept in mind that the sluggish uptake of the vaccines, combined with the intro…
Government extends deadline to hire thousands of assistants for South Africa’s schools – here’s how to apply
The Department of Basic Education has actually extended its recruitment due date for stage 2 of its Basic Education Employment Initiative and presented an alternative submission opportunity for candidates. The recruitment drive, which is now open up until 10 October 2021, intends to supply 287,000…
South Africa officially launches Covid-19 vaccination certificate
The South African federal government has actually formally introduced its digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate on Friday (8 October), for people to offer evidence of their vaccination status utilizing a QR code. Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla stated in a media instruction that the certificate might…
Personal information of South Africans potentially compromised in ransomware attack: government
At least 1,200 files, that include the names, banking information and contact information of those who have actually sent individual info to the Department of Justice, might have been jeopardized throughout a ransomware attack on the department’s IT systems in September. This is according to…
Ramaphosa to address South Africa on Thursday evening
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deal with the country at 20h00 on Thursday (30 September) on advancements in the nation’s action to the Covid-19 pandemic. ” The president’s address follows conferences of the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council and Cabinet,” the presidency stated…
Here are all South Africa’s adjusted level 1 lockdown changes – including vaccine certificates
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a number of South Africa’s lockdown regulations will be relaxed as the country moves to an adjusted level 1 lockdown from Friday (1 October). In a national address on Thursday evening, the president said that the country is making…
Ramaphosa on lifting South Africa’s national state of disaster
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will need to meet certain requirements before the country’s state of disaster regulations can be lifted. The president said that the state of disaster will only be lifted if the appropriate Covid-19 prevention regulations are in place in each…
South Africa and the ANC are facing a make or break moment: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the ANC should be frank about its failures in government but shine the spotlight on its successes, especially the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic meltdown. Speaking at the party’s national executive committee (NEC) this week,…
Unions want new school calendar for South Africa
The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (Sadtu) has called for changes to South Africa’s 2023 and 2024 school calendars to better align provincial systems. In a statement following its national executive committee meeting on Sunday (19 September), the union said that it will make a…
United States set to lift travel ban for vaccinated South Africans
The US will soon allow entry to most foreign air travelers as long as they’re fully vaccinated against Covid-19 — while adding a testing requirement for unvaccinated Americans and barring entry for foreigners who haven’t gotten shots. The measures, announced Monday by the White House,…
South Africa’s municipal workers to get three-year pay rise
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and unions have secured a multi-year salary and wage deal that will see employees in the sector receive a 3.5% increase over the next three years. SALGA, the employer body that represents the country’s 257 municipalities, in a…