Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Overview: The Government of South Africa announced that as part of the second phase of economic response to the virus an additional R100 billion will be set aside for the protection of jobs and to create jobs.
R40 billion has been set aside for income support payments for workers who are not able to pay their wages.
Full details here: https://www.gov.za/speeches/president-cyril-ramaphosa-additional-coronavirus-covid-19-economic-and-social-relief