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Minister Lindiwe Zulu briefs the media on social relief grants

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu briefs the media on Monday. She will speak on the department’s response to COVID-19 under level 4 lockdown.

South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) offices opened Monday. Sassa offices have been closed since the lockdown began in March. The reopening of offices will assist old age applicants who turned 60-just before or during the lockdown.

Lindiwe Zulu

– Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to FridayHelp protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community.

Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also operating 24hrs.

In other news – Actor Siyabonga Thwala who was suspended from Isibaya allegedly jumps to e.tv soapie Imbewu

Award-winning actor Siyabonga Thwala is allegedly joining Imbewu. Thwala who plays Mpiyakhe Zungu in one of Mzansi Magic’s biggest soapies, Isibaya was allegedly placed on special leave after being accused of demanding a pay hike and script changes. Read more

Source: eNCA