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Amidst lockdown, petrol price to drop a whopping R1.94 on 1 April
Motorists will be paying between R1.88 and R1.94 less for a litre of 95 ULP & LRP and between R1.76 and R1.82 less for a litre of 95 ULP & LRP.
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How Pick n Pay will be operating during the lockdown
Here's when you can buy what at your local Pick n Pay during coronavirus lockdown.
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COVID-19: Durban butchery owner arrested for allegedly inflating prices
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Nomusa Dube-Ncube said the suspect had admitted to inflating prices.
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AA predicts 'largest fuel price decreases on record'
The AA said this was due to the low demand for oil as the global economies retreat due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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CEO Grant Pattison in tears as Edcon prioritises salaries
Pattison had a difficult conference call with his suppliers on Thursday explaining that they could not pay them.
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Eskom takes some units off grid to protect system
The utility on Thursday said these units were now available to return to service at short notice, should the need arise.
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Golden Arrow to operate reduced service for essential staff during lockdown
Services will run from 5am until 9am in the morning and again from 4pm to 8pm in the evening.
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SAA acting CEO Zuks Ramasia to retire early
She was appointed to the position following former CEO Vuyani Jarana’s sudden exit.
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SA lockdown: Govt working on relief package for informal sector
The 21-day lock down period officially starts at midnight on Thursday and would have a devastating impact on businesses and hawkers as well as informal traders will be among those hardest hit.
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Government revises 0% wage hike for civil servants
A special meeting between labour and government held at the Public Service Bargaining Council on Wednesday saw the state tone down on its earlier proposal to renege on a 2018 wage agreement.
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Car guards & waiters among many citizens worried about life during lockdown
The lockdown is aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus, which has infected more than 700 people in South Africa.
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Stellenbosch Municipality suspends collection of property rates for 3 months
This was done to provide relief for residents who might be negatively impacted amid the outbreak of COVID-19.
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Mining to continue during 21-day national lockdown - Mantashe
The minister said it could become too costly for mining companies to completely shut down operations during the national lockdown.
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Construction workers raise concerns over lockdown survival
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21-day lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Sarb announces new measures to ensure flow of cash in economy
The interventions include quantitative easing that would see the central bank buy longer-term government securities to increase the money supply and encourage lending and investment.
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Shoprite Group thanks employees with R102m 'appreciation bonus'
The retail giant said it was giving the bonus as a way of thanking its shopfloor and distribution centre employees for their tireless efforts to feed the nation in these 'unprecedented times'.
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COVID-19: Netcare Group restricts visiting hours at hospitals
The new regulations at the Netcare Group hospitals came into effect on Wednesday morning.
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Taxis, e-hailing services will not be operating during lockdown: Mbalula
Speaking on the Radio702 on Wednesday morning, Mbalula confirmed government was looking at special time slots during which taxis would be allowed to transport essential services staff to and from work.
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Old Mutual pledges R50 million to help fight COVID-19
The country will be going on a 21-day lockdown as of Thursday midnight to try to curb the spread of the virus.
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Eskom says coal stocks healthy ahead of lockdown
Eskom said all its activities were considered 'essential services' under labour law and that it would apply for an exemption from the 21-day lockdown for critical staff.
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Cape Chamber Commerce wants detailed relief for small business ahead of lockdown
It believes they should be exempt from paying for municipal services, loans and rent during the national lockdown.
