Condolences to family of baby killed in water tank accident:
Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has conveyed her sincere condolences to the family of a 20-month-old baby who lost his life in an accident involving a water tanker contracted to Rand Water.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
COVID-19 infections spike to 24 264:
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises to 24 264, the country is working around the clock to ramp up its testing capacity.
However, South Africa is now faced with the challenge of a shortage of test kits — a problem not unique to the country.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
KZN boosts water supply:
The Department of Water and Sanitation in KwaZulu-Natal has ramped up its water and hygiene products supply to communities, as a means of curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the province.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
UIF pays out R15bn:
The Department of Employment and Labour says the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has to date paid in excess of R15 billion to beneficiaries — marking a historic first in terms of a lump sum paid out by the Fund within five weeks.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
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Fun Western Cape Fact: Back in the days the Castle of Good Hope used to be on the coast line, hence the name ‘Strand Street’ (‘strand’ means ‘beach’ in Dutch and Afrikaans). Land reclamation to create Foreshore and the current harbor caused the coastline to move to the west.
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