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Cosas wants to shut down all private schools, arguing that having them open while public schools are closed is unfair.Public schools have gone on a break from 27 July to 24 August.The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa says private schools have never completely closed, as they were operating online.Independent schools never completely closed but…

The Covid-19 pandemic is hitting private healthcare, with doctors and other healthcare practitioners losing income. But medical schemes have rejected a proposal by private health sector represenatives that would see them tapping into funds to help them stay afloat. They say they're available to lend an ear - but that the funds must stay put. The Council for…

A general view of children and adults at Delft South Primary School standing in line to collect literacy books, sandwiches, oranges and apples. Brenton Geach, Gallo Images The Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of early childhood development centres reopening immediately.The decision to keep nursery schools closed under Level 3 of the lockdown was…

Netcare Kingsway Hospital in Durban. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images The rate of R16 000 for high care beds is below their costs, Netcare and Life Healthcare told Parliament.The public sector will refer patients to private hospitals.Both private healthcare companies are concerned about the effect the spread of the virus will have on their staff.Private healthcare groups…

SA Rugby is in advanced talks with potential equity partners, which could have a major impact on whether South Africa play in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere."An equity partner is not your friend," says SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux.Roux fears South Africa will get left behind financially if they do not sign up an equity…