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Miningmx reports that delays in re-opening borders between SA and neighbouring states has meant that foreign mineworkers will be unable to return to the country this week. Source: Latest News
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Covid-19 forces closure of 20 schools in Buffalo City in first week
DispatchLive reports that twenty schools in Buffalo City Metro (BCM) have been forced to close in the first week of the government’s plan to return pupils to class. Source: Latest News
FNB warns of 8% contraction in 2020 and almost 800,000 job losses
Business Report writes that First National Bank (FNB) warned on Wednesday of a dire economic outlook for 2020 and predicted that gross domestic product (GDP) could contract by 8% due to the impact of Covid-19. Source: Latest News
Three more Shoprite stores in Soweto closed after staff test positive for virus
The Star reports that three more Shoprite stores were forced to close in Soweto after a visit from a regional manager who allegedly tested positive for Covid-19. Source: Latest News
Teacher union loses court bid to stop reopening of schools
The Star reports that on Wednesday at the North Gauteng High Court, the 27,000-member Educators Union of SA (Eusa) lost its urgent application against Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to interdict the reopening of schools. Source: Latest News
Ombud report shows police 'unable' to prevent train arson in Western Cape
TimesLIVE reports that Western Cape community safety MEC Albert Fritz on Thursday welcomed the findings of the province’s police ombudsman that “Saps is unable to prevent the vandalism of Metrorail trains”. Source: Latest News
Cricket SA chief Thabang Moroe brings in his lawyer to challenge his suspension
TimesLIVE reports that the gloves came off on Thursday after suspended Cricket SA (CSA) CEO Thabang Moroe reported for duty and accused the governing body’s president, Chris Nenzani, of contravening the organisation’s disciplinary procedures during the process of his suspension. Source: Latest News
Minerals Council reports 240,000 mineworkers back at work
Mining Weekly reports that according to the Minerals Council SA (MCSA), which was previously called the Chamber of Mines, an estimated 240,000 miners were back at work on 385 large and small mines across SA. Source: Latest News
Public sector the worst transgressor for non-compliance with Covid-19 health and safety regulations
BusinessLive reports that according to the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL), the public sector has recorded the highest number of workplaces not complying with the Covid-19 health and safety regulations. Source: Latest News
Unused annual leave accumulated during lockdown now a big problem for employers
BL Premium reports that as lockdown restrictions ease and companies prepare to swing back into action, too many employees are sitting on a growing pile of unused holiday, and that’s becoming a headache for many businesses. Source: Latest News