Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality – in partnership with uThukela District Municipality, the Department of Health, Bhekuzulu Self-Sufficient Project and Al-Imdaad Foundation – rolled out the Covid-19 intervention programme at the Municipal Yard in Estcourt on Tuesday morning (March 31). This follows the establishment of the Local Command Team as per the Premier’s attempt to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
OSS Local Task Team chairperson Mr MV Nkabinde outlined the purpose of the gathering and cited some of the challenges in the process. He said it was important that vulnerable people are provided with the necessities in order to enable them to combat this pandemic. District Mayor Siphiwe Mazibuko said the district is committed to complying with the regulations as set out. He emphasised the importance of social distancing.
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“I wish to thank the Department of Health for the great work they’re doing in terms of managing the situation and the SAPS for law enforcement during this trying period,” said the mayor.
He then requested municipalities to check and work with businesses in regards to issues of compliance.
He also emphasised the importance of education as a tool to raise awareness about the pandemic.
In addition, the mayor pointed out that wherever water tanks are placed, the issue of security will be important. He said they’ll develop a roster to make sure the tanks are filled with water timeously, going on to say that the tanks will greatly assist in the turnaround time of water provision.
The Al-Imdaad Foundation, represented by Abed Karrim, said the foundation was happy to donate about 30 water tanks to the cause that will assist in the fight against the pandemic.
Fezile Dlamini from Bhekuzulu Self-Sufficient Project donated sanitizers, soaps and detergents. She said it is important to work together with government to contain the spread of the virus.
Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality Mayor JM Mbhele said they will be out in full force to make sure that businesses, traditional leadership and the community at large comply with the regulations set out by government. “Communities must take extra precautions and lead a healthy lifestyle during this challenging period,” said Mayor Mbhele.
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