The chairperson of the Community Safety Oversight Committee, alderman David Berg, has donated 6 100 masks to help in the fight against Covid-19 in some of the City’s informal settlements. The donation was handed over to the Speaker of Council, alderman Patricia Kumalo, and the Public Participation Office in the Legislature, which works closely with communities through Provincial Ward Based War Room programmes, will distribute the masks.. The masks will provide an essential layer of protection to vulnerable communities in the informal settlements in Ward 21, including Makause.

According to the speaker’s spokesperson, Sphelele Nxele, the beneficiary criteria stipulates that the elderly, child-headed households and those with chronic conditions will receive priority.

Kumalo expressed gratitude on behalf of council for Berg’s valuable contribution. “Though the country has moved into a new level with eased restrictions, we are still operating in a National State of Disaster, and the fight against this pandemic is far from over. “Masks have become an indispensable component in our daily attire and these will assist many families and communities alike to be better prepared and safe” said Khumalo. Nxele pointed out that Berg consistently donates to schools and old age homes in his personal capacity. “I would give even more if I could but I’d like to believe that every bit counts. I know that this donation will serve its purpose in making a difference,” said Berg.

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