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EWN reports that yet another ambulance crew has been attacked in the Western Cape. Two paramedics responded to a call in Surrey Estate on Saturday afternoon and they were assaulted, allegedly by the patient’s family. Source: Latest News
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Employers likely to default on retirement fund payments amid Covid-19 lockdown, regulator cautions
BusinessLive reports that the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) is preparing for a number of distressed employers to default on their contributions to retirement funds due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown. Source: Latest News
Health Minister concerned by number of health workers diagnosed with Covid-19
ANA reports that Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Saturday noted with concern a number of confirmed Covid-19 cases of health workers who worked both in the private and public hospitals. Source: Latest News
Durban factory owner who locked in 14 employees to produce Covid-19 masks arrested
Independent News reports that a Durban-based factory has been caught forcing employees to work overtime and sleep at the premises in order to produce masks needed for the Covid-19 crisis. Source: Latest News
UIF claims to take ‘a bit longer’
The Star reports that some workers who are forced to stay home because of the nationwide lockdown might also face poverty, as payments from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) might not be processed on time. Source: Latest News
Government still deciding whether or not to oppose SA Express liquidation
BusinessLive reports that the government is deciding whether or not it should oppose the court application by the business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of SA Express to have the ailing state-owned airline liquidated. Source: Latest News
NGO challenges constitutionality of lockdown, files Constitutional Court papers
News24 reports that a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has filed papers in the Constitutional Court seeking leave to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa’s order that the country should go into lockdown for 21 days to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Source: Latest News
SANDF calls in Reserve Force to assist in coronavirus fight
News24 reports that the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has called up members of its Reserve Force to assist in the fight against the coronavirus. Source: Latest News
MultiChoice sets aside R80m to cover salaries of crew, cast and creatives in production industry during lockdown
BusinessLive reports that pay TV operator MultiChoice has set aside R80m for salaries and wages for professionals working in the production industry. Source: Latest News
Transport department gets tough to ensure lockdown regulations are adhered to
News24 reports that the national department of transport is stepping up measures applicable during the 21-day lockdown and has put in place measures to ensure that the regulations, which are aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus, are adhered to. Source: Latest News