EFF: Coronavirus deaths a wake-up call to companies
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says it hopes the country’s first coronavirus deaths will serve as a wake-up call to employers who insist on remaining operational during the lockdown.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced on Friday that two women, both from the Western Cape, had become the country’s first Covid-19 fatalities.
EFF spokesperson Delisile Ngwenya says the party sends its condolences to the family of the two victims.
“The rise in the number of people that have tested positive for COVID-19 and the recent deaths must be an indication to us all that the situation is serious. We urge all South Africans to adhere to the rules of the national lockdown, follow the precautionary measures set out by the Department of Health and to stay at home.”
Ngwenya says party is also urging law enforcement to protect women and children and treat them with respect
“We call on all South Africans to remain safe and make use of the hotlines provided by government to address any cases of abuse in the household and health care needs.”
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