Mashaba’s plan to combat Covid-19 in vulnerable communities

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The People's Dialogue will be launching a crowd-funding initiative to assist in stopping the spread of the virus by handing out hand sanitizer to those in areas that need them most.

Herman Mashaba addresses the media at a press conference at the Johannesburg city council, 21 October 2019. Mashaba announced his resignation, effective on November 27. Picture: Tracy Lee Stark.

The health department has advised citizens to maintain healthy social distances following its announcement of over 100 people who tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday. Mashaba’s team will start at the Marabastad Taxi Rank, Bloed Street mall taxi rank, including the Faerie Glen taxi rank to distribute hand sanitizer.“We have committed to this initiative to help stop the spread of the virus to our most vulnerable communities, particularly those who rely on overcrowded public transport facilities where social distancing is not possible.

 

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