Easing of lockdown restrictions welcomed but what about UIF relief?

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Easing of lockdown restrictions welcomed but what about UIF relief?

While the Western Cape government has welcomed the eased restrictions, it says the UIF Ters benefit needs to be extended.

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

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