Over R400m to assist struggling ECDs:
As part of the relief measures to cushion the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on the early childhood development programmes and services, Social Development has received R496 million to assist the sector which is amongst the hardest hit.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Government ready to start vaccination rollout: Mkhize:
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, believes that South Africa is right on track to roll out its vaccination campaign that is due to start in a few days.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
Special Provincial Funeral for Mme Kotane:
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, for the late struggle stalwart Mme Rebecca Kotane.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Criminal charges laid against state officials:
A total 6140 government officials face criminal liability after investigations found that they had dipped into the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) to the tune of R41 million.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
SIU slams brakes on PPE corruption:
The procurement of COVID-19 related goods and services was characterised by flagrant and wanton disregard of the applicable law, policies and procedures, a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe has revealed.
: SAnews – South African News sihle
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