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Treasury Eyes Extension of Covid-19 SRD Grant; Zuma Back in Court

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  • Treasury set to extend the covid-19 SRD grant for a year, but debate has emerged as to whether to keep it at R350/m or increase it to R460.
    • Legal experts say Zuma is unlikely to return to prison any time soon, expecting a lengthy court process ahead.
    • The matter is expected to be heard in court on Tuesday to discuss the suspension of the court’s order to have his medical parole revoked.
    • KZN ANC has called on the National Office to support Zuma’s appeal against returning to jail
  • NCCC set to discuss recommendation on the discontinuation of quarantine for covid-19 contacts in SA this week.
    • Experts showed that quarantine has not been effective in containing the spread of the virus and the definition of a high-risk contact is based on outdated covid knowledge
  • Energy & Resources minister Gwede Mantashe tests positive for Covid, but has reportedly been experiencing mild symptoms
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