Addresses to the nation, by their character and in their political role, are one-way communication channels at times of crisis. South Africa has had 17 of those, dubbed presidential statements on “progress on the national effort against the Covid-19 pandemic” from 15 March 2020, announcing the State of Disaster, to the last on 1 February.
A State of the Nation Address (SONA) like Thursday’s has always been different. Traditionally, the presidential setting-out of government priorities and plans for the year marks the formal opening of the parliamentary year and is followed by three days of debate.
The presidential address is almost immediately put under scrutiny and critique and, given Parliament’s party political fault lines, robust point-scoring takes place.
Hard-hit childcare centres can now get almost R500 million from govt - here s how to apply Business Insider SA
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All early child development facilities in South Africa can now apply to get a cash payment for their employees from government.
They have less than two weeks to apply to get a maximum of R4,470 per staff member.
If they re not open yet, they must commit to opening their doors within 60 days of receiving the money.
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The department of social development has set up a R496 million fund to assist South Africa’s early childhood development (ECD) facilities – including crèches, day care services and nurseries.
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Over R400m to assist struggling ECDs The value of the support provided through the stimulus package will be a maximum of up to R4 470 per staff member, made as a once-off payment, given that the allocation is R496 million. Source Sunday, 07 February 2021, 10:37 Before making an application, applicants must ensure that they have a banking account under the name of the ECD service.
NATIONAL NEWS - As part of relief measures to cushion the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on early childhood development (ECD), Social Development will use R496 million to assist the sector, which is amongst the hardest hit.