Amid the surge of social media rumours linking coronavirus to 5G technologies, some platforms have stepped up the fight against the baseless claims.
The Health Professions Council of South Africa cautions members that ethical rules of conduct are still applicable to telehealth.
To cushion against the negative impact of the COVID-19 lockdown, EOH’s CEO and executive committee take a salary reduction of 25%.
Gauteng premier David Makhura asks the Special Investigation Unit to probe the controversial multimillion-rand Security Operation Centre contract.
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Electronic communications service providers must disclose information to national tracing database.
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The emergency release does not negate the processes under way for permanent assignment of spectrum through an auction, says the authority.
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MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko orders an investigation into allegations of irregularity in the Gauteng Security Operation Centre Contract.
Moody’s cuts Telkom’s credit rating to junk, saying both the South African government and Telkom’s performance are highly correlated.
Effectively managing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic necessitates a limitation of various constitutional rights, says the Information Regulator.
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Although it will track and trace, via cellphones, those people who may have been exposed to coronavirus, government says their rights will be safeguarded.
Cellular shops in malls and shopping centres are to be closed to ensure more employees remain at home during the lockdown.