Social distancing needs to be practised everywhere
There are concerns that rules and regulations of Covid-19 are not adhered to by residents while connecting at Tshwane Wi-Fi hotspots.
Tshwane Free Wi-Fi could become a hotspot for the spread of Covid-19 virus.
Community activist, Martin Tlhako from Mamelodi East raised his concerns earlier this week.
He said he was concerned about the social gatherings at Tshwane Wi-Fi hotspots.
He said the rules and regulation of Covid-19 are not adhered to by residents while connecting at Tshwane Wi-Fi hotspots, especially at Stanza Bopape Community Hall in Mamelodi East, extension 5.
“Residents, including young children, gather at one hotspot not wearing masks and they don’t practice social distancing,” said Tlhako.
He was concerned because the number of infections in South Africa is growing faster than expected.
“Parents and residents need to protect their loved ones and always make sure their children go out to the streets wearing masks at all times,” said Tlhako.
He said the government has done a lot to educate the public, but he felt there is a lot that still needs to be done.
Tlhako said we need educational programmes at Tshwane Wi-Fi hotspots.
“We understand that Tshwane Wi-Fi is helping a lot of people with connection and researching school work but rules are rules and must be practiced at all times,” said Tlhako.
He said the Wi-Fi hotspots, not only in Mamelodi but also in Tshwane, are always crowded.
Tlhako further said not everyone could afford to buy a mask but pleaded with local businessmen to come onboard and help prevent the spread by donating rewashable masks for children who come to the hotspots.
He added that the parents need to take a stand too and provide their children with cloth masks.
Tlhako said the police also need to come onboard with the patrollers to make sure social distancing is practiced at all times and that not more than 50 people gather at one Wi-Fi hotspot.
He said it is everyone’s responsibility to take care but when it comes to children, parents and the community need to come together to protect our loved ones.
Tlhako reminded everyone to continue adhering to the rules and regulations of lockdown.
Anyone who wishes to donate masks or any education programmes can contact Martin Tlhako on 066-439-8996.
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