Gov't indefinitely releases interns, volunteers

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development released all Tirelo Sechaba, Graduate Volunteer Scheme participants and those on internship from duty from March 30 to April 24 as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The release of 12 933 Tirelo Sechaba participants, 263 Graduate Volunteer Scheme participants and 4 104 interns was aimed at decongesting public offices and reducing movement between their homes and the work place.