The special Covid-19 lay-off benefit that will operate through the UIF was finalised on Tuesday when business, labour and government finally reached agreement on the scheme in Nedlac.

The scheme is the single biggest government initiative to provide relief to those in formal employment who will lose their income due to the lockdown...

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