The basis for the subsidy is 50% of the employee’s monthly wages. Minimum support is P 1000. Maximum support is P 2500. The subsidy period commences in April and ends in June 2020. All business sectors are eligible for the subsidy with the exception of the following:

a. Water Supply; b. Electricity Supply; c. Wholesale – Food; d. Retail – Food; e. Post and Communications; f. Banks; g. Insurance; h. Parastatal-Companies; i. Businesses with direct Government shareholding and Government aided entities such as nongovernmental organisations; j. Central Government; k. Local Government; l. Pension administration services; m. Stock exchange services; n. Fund management services; o. Medical aid fund services; p. Health and pharmaceutical services