Tshwane head office to close after Covid-19 cases identified

The Tshwane metro will close its head office, Tshwane House, from Monday to Thursday after staff members tested positive for Covid-19.

Tshwane’s Mini Munitoria offices in Mamelodi West and the Silverton fire station were also temporarily closed after metro workers tested positive.

These sites will reopen on Friday.

“The interior of the buildings will be disinfected to combat the spread of the virus,” the metro said in a statement on Sunday.

“All contacts will be traced and managed according to the Department of Health Covid-19 guidelines and protocols.

“During the disinfection and deep cleaning of the buildings, all employees working at the three affected buildings are encouraged to work from home.”

The metro urged workers to observe the occupational health and safety directives and protocols related to the current pandemic.

“Metro management has provided all its employees with personal protection equipment and routinely disinfects the exterior and interior of its buildings.

“It also screens everyone entering any of its buildings and provides them with hand sanitiser.

“The metro has made it compulsory for anyone entering any of its buildings or using its facilities to wear a face cloth mask and practice social distancing,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, head administrator Mpho Nawa said the metro had a comprehensive workplace Covid-19 management plan which was backed by expert advice and guidelines.

“We will continue to take all precautionary measures aimed at protecting our employees as well as the public from contracting the coronavirus,” Nawa said.

“We appeal to all the stakeholders to cooperate with us as we collectively deal with the pandemic to minimise its spread within the metro.”

Nawa added the metro would ensure services rendered at the three affected buildings were redirected to other offices to ensure continued service delivery.

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