The president announced on 9 April 2020 that the lockdown would be extended until end of April 2020.
Good news is on 8 April 2020 the Department of Employment and Labour issued a further regulation addressing the concerns around whether TERS can only be applied for on “total” and not “ partial” closure confirming now that the TERS Covid-19 covers both a partial and a total closure of business operations.
A copy that that regulation attached.
The Ministry of Finance announced various tax measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic on 29 March 2020. For the official announcement, click http://www.treasury.gov.za/comm_media/press/2020/20200329%20Media%20statement%20-%20COVID-19%20Tax%20Measures.pdf
For more information visit: http://www.treasury.gov.za/
The South African President announced the creation of a Solidarity Fund to help detect and prevent the spread of the virus, and to help care for and support those whose lives have been severely disrupted by the pandemic. He has appointed Ms Gloria Serobe as the chairperson of the fund. To learn more or to contribute, visit the official website at www.solidarityfund.co.za.
