COSATU Gauteng on the fight against Covid-19 in the province
15 April 2020
COSATU in Gauteng has been observing the impact and implications of the national lockdown since it was declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Gauteng. The implementation of measures to curb the spread of Covid 19 by the Gauteng Provincial Government led by Premier David Makhura and his executive are commendable.
The federation acknowledges that Gauteng has the highest number of infections and this number will increase exponentially but we are comforted by attempts to reduce fatalities.
We salute the heroes and heroines who are confronting this virus on the frontlines, the essential service employees. These lifesavers deserve to be protected and fully equipped at all times. They are a reminder of the importance of having a solid and well-resourced public service.
We call on the GPG to provide frontline health workers and other essential service workers with Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE) as well as providing security for Community Health Workers.