DA to share Covid-19 document with Ramaphosa
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has compiled a document which it says contains a host of solutions and recommendations to combat the Covid-19 crisis.
The party’s interim leader John Steenhuisen says they will share the document with President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Opposition parties have pledged their support to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the measures introduced by the government to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus.
The country stood on 1280 Covid-19 cases on Monday, with two people having lost their lives.
Steenhuisen says the DA will help fight the spread of the virus as well as the looming economic fallout.
“Our suggestions for a stay in UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) payments by businesses as well as loan repayment holidays have already been taken up by government and some of the commercial banks.
“It is encouraging that, in this time of crisis, all parties appear to be open to a wide range of ideas, and that political differences have been put aside.”
He says the document also contains steps to help protect the agriculture sector and maintain food security.
“There is also a range of ideas to assist teachers in reaching children with learning material while schools are affected by closures.
“Another crucial recommendation is to ensure the protection of the civil liberties of all South Africans during this lockdown through the establishment of an ad hoc committee of the National Assembly, which can provide continuous oversight over the national executive authority and organs of state.”
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