BusinessLive reports that the business rescue practitioners (BRPs) for Comair expect to publish a rescue plan in three weeks and say there is a reasonable chance of rescuing the airline given its asset base and its importance in terms of SA’s travel infrastructure. Source: Latest News
BusinessLive reports that according to Gauteng Premier David Makhura, the province will be moving to a less restrictive lockdown level at the beginning of June, which will provide much-needed relief from an unprecedented economic and human catastrophe. Source: Latest News
In our afternoon roundup, see summaries of our selection of South African labour- related stories that appeared thus far on Tuesday, 19 May 2020. Source: Latest News
EWN reports that the office of the military ombudsman has announced that it was investigating at least 52 cases from the public relating to allegations against as serving and former members of the SA national Defence Force (SANDF) during the national coronavirus lockdown. Source: Latest News
SowetanLive reports that mineworkers who went back to their workplaces when they heard about the easing of national lockdown restrictions are now in a waiting pattern until level 3 lockdown restrictions kick in. Source: Latest News
SowetanLive reports that the quality of a six-month skills training programme given to 80 unemployed youth at a cost of R11m has been brought into question. Source: Latest News
BusinessLive reports that Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga told MPs on Tuesday morning that she was still consulting teachers, governing bodies and students about plans to reopen schools. Source: Latest News
BusinessLive reports that employees of SA Express have been told they will not be paid and that they must not return to work, as their contracts of employment have been suspended due to the provisional liquidation of the airline. Source: Latest News
News24 reports that three more Eastern Cape police stations have been shut for decontamination and deep cleaning due to exposure to cases of the coronavirus. Source: Latest News
News24 reports that the Free State government has welcomed the deployment of 17 Cuban doctors to assist the province in the fight against the coronavirus. Source: Latest News
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