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Cape Town in the news: Ten ways South Africa can step-up care for its healthcare workers: Professional and social support is required. There are some promising initiatives. For instance, a Cape Town based technology start-up, Vula Mobile, is being used nationwide to relieve distress …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Coronavirus: How South Africa and Rwanda …
Cape Town in the news: Zweli Mkhize praises ‘hero’ healthcare workers amid COVID-19: Health Minister Mkhize said the Western Cape accounted for 68% of infected healthcare workers with almost 3,300 confirmed cases.: “Cape Town” – BingNews Covid claims: Santam and insurers have ‘pathetic excuses for not paying’, say tourism companies: Botha and William van der …
Cape Town in the news: Labour Dept urges workers to blow whistle on employers over COVID-19 compliance: The Department of Employment and Labour has urged workers to blow the whistle on businesses that are not complying with COVID-19 regulations. This after inspectors closed several businesses in the …: “Cape Town” – BingNews South Africa: Level …
1.5 million Gauteng workers receive UIF relief: Half of the workers who benefited from R16.5 billion that the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) disbursed as part of the COVID-19 lockdown relief are from Gauteng. : SAnews – South African News Gabisile 100 000 applicants paid COVID-19 relief grant: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says …
MyPR: Aquafresh recognises Moms as essential workers: A mum is a powerful being.?She’s the one who gives it her all, never expecting anything in return. That’s why Aquafresh has created a campaign that recognizes, celebrates and champions mums; whether they’re a single mum, an adoptive mum, a mum with a full family and the does …
MyPR: Engen fuels frontline health workers in the fight against COVID-19: Photographer: Bay Harbour Market As a company that cares deeply about the communities in which it operates, Engen is supporting the fight against COVID-19 by contributing R1 million worth of fuel to the Department of Health for the usage of frontline health workers, to …
Social Development recruits 1 809 social workers: The Social Development Department is boosting its capacity to assist families and communities affected by COVID-19 with the recruitment of 1 809 social workers. : SAnews – South African News keamo Social relief distress grant applications open: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will today open the …
UIF pays R9.5 billion to workers: The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has disbursed almost R9.5-billion through the COVID-19 Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS). : SAnews – South African News nosihle SA consults neighbouring states on COVID-19 response: President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened a virtual consultative meeting with Heads of State and Government from neighbouring countries …
MyPR: #Caringinaction: Myschool Myvillage Myplanet Celebrates Workers On The Front Line: There will probably never be a Workers’ Day, celebrated annually on 1 May, more poignant than this one. This year it comes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, which is compelling essential workers in South Africa and across the globe to literally put their lives on …
MyPR: Celebrate Workers Day with Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc: Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc range International Sauvignon Blanc Day falls on Workers’ Day on Friday, 1 May this year when the world celebrates the contributions of working people across the globe. Now, more than ever, as we all grapple with lockdowns and social distancing, we appreciate the vital …
1.5 million workers set to return to work: About 1.5 million more South Africans will from 1 May return to work as government begins to lift a fraction of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. : SAnews – South African News sihle Support local business in fight against COVID-19: A call has been made to South Africans to …
Cape Town in the news: Do not work if you are not protected – Hospersa tells healthcare workers: Cape Town – Hospersa, the largest union at Netcare St Augustine Hospital, has called on its members to refuse to work where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not supplied. The union has also …: “Cape Town” – …
Cape Town in the news: From nurses to farm workers, those locked down speak up for their rights: It did not get off to a good start in some places. In Cape Town, Vincent Cruywagen witnessed the elderly and frail being shoved out of supermarket lines, collapsing from exhaustion and ignored when …: “Cape Town” …
Cape Town in the news: More health workers infected with COVID-19 in S. Africa: Cape Town, March 29 : South Africa has seen a growing number of health workers infected with COVID-19, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said. As of Saturday night, the country has reported 1,187 cases, an …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Steve Smith’s …
Spar franchisee ordered to pay workers millions: A Spar franchisee has been ordered to pay millions of rands to workers for unlawful deductions on earnings, as well as non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage (NMW), said the Department of Employment and Labour. : SAnews – South African News sihle SA to host African Forestry and …
Cape Town in the news: How South African Wineland Workers Used Global Networks to Fight for their Rights: Workers harvest grapes on a wine estate in Stellenbosch outside of Cape Town. Anna Zieminski/AFP via Getty Images) Bitter Grapes cast light on wide-ranging exploitation. Hardships included health and …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Private power generators …
Inputs sought on document to improve film, TV workers’ rights: Major improvements are in the pipeline for the rights of workers in the film and television industry. : SAnews – South African News sihle Click here to submit your Cape Town News – free. Have you tried: Reach Trust for Solar and Building Management? Quick …
Cape Town in the news: Mortuary workers: ‘Cape Town is the Mother City, but also the Murder City’: We are spending a shift with forensic officers Calvin Mesane and Merlin Daniels. They are one of three crews who will drive around collecting Cape Town’s ‘unexpected dead’ tonight. Related: 495 …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Siya …
