Makhura Alarmed By Increase Of COVID-19 Infections In Gauteng Townships

Nyakallo Tefu

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has called on residents to take responsibility and assist government in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

This comes after the Gauteng Provincial Command Council reported a sharp increase of coronavirus infections in the townships.

The council said there are signs of emerging COVID-19 hotspots in townships such as Soweto, Orange Farm, Alexandra, Kathorus, KwaThema, Tembisa, Ivory Park Soshanguve, Ennerdale and Vanderbjil Park.

“In the early stages of the pandemic outbreak there were very few known cases in townships and informal settlements, but there are now signs of an increase in townships”, said Makhura.

Giving an update on the coronavirus situation on Thursday, Makhura urged communities to play an active role in curbing the spread.

“Government can’t stop the spread. People can stop the spread”, said Makhura.

Gauteng remains one of the epicentres of the virus, contributing over 2 000 confirmed cases to the