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Government has called on the public to not support looting and the selling of stolen goods.

The recent unrest and looting in South Africa is estimated to have cost the country about R50 billion in revenue and placed 150 000 jobs at risk.

The violence not only affected the already fragile economy, but also resulted in over 300 people losing their lives and a number of properties destroyed.

The South African State Theatre’s productions are now being screened in selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas countrywide.

If you do not have an income and are between the ages of 18 and 60, you can apply for the Special Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant.

Government has reintroduced the SRD Grant of R350 per month to help qualifying applicants who have no financial support, to survive the continued hardships brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The initial SRD Grant, which was discontinued on 30 April, had a positive impact on successful applicants’ lives, says Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu.

As the number of vaccinated South Africans increases, so too does the opportunity for mass participation and competitive events, such as the Indigenous Games Festival, to commence.

The Western Cape is marketing itself as the ideal place to work from home, while touring the province.

Western Cape tourism promotion agency Wesgro has partnered with online accommodation service Airbnb to promote the province as the ideal destination to work from home.

According to Wesgro’s CEO Tim Harris, the Western Cape is the ideal destination for those looking for more from their working environment.

Ndabenhle David Simelane (40) has become the first black chief pilot for South African National Parks (SANParks) Air Services.

Simelane, who studied in the United States of America, had his first helicopter ride when he was 19.

Bid Window 3 of the Tirisano Construction Fund invites applications for the following Programmes:

Enterprise Development Programme (EDP)

• provision of working capital and equipment loans as well as grants for Professional Services to CIDB-registered and 51% Black-owned and managed construction companies.

Basic Education Programme (BEP)

The National Department of Health says it is increasing capacity to strengthen the fight against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

The department’s spokesperson Popo Maja says the recent public unrest and vandalism to property in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have affected access to essential health services, in general, and operations at some vaccinations sites.

Over 100 people are able to hear more easily and understand speech better, thanks to a life-changing bone conduction implant programme.