The site went live again on Monday but had to be taken down as sensitive employer details were still accessible by applicants
Unemployed people queue for UIF payments. Picture: SUNDAY TIMES
The Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme , which has paid out R26bn to 5.8-million employees to date, has been hit by a technical issues, including problems with its registration system. showed confidential information of employers, company names, bank account details and payroll information, which was accessible by applicants.
The Covid-19 Ters, which is administered by the UIF, was established in March to provide relief to those in formal employment and who are expected to lose their income due to the coronaivrus lockdown.
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