Can the lockdown be effective on the Cape Flats?
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Assalamu alaikum and welcome to Burning Issue. My name is Mogammad Faseigh Petersen. This past week has been a watershed moment for South Africa, which has turned our entire lives on its head. South Africa commenced a 21 day lockdown period on Friday which ends on April 16th – in a bid to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. Currently there are 3 deaths in South Africa and 1326 infections. (check to see if updated by 7pm)
But while the majority of South Africans have heeded the call to stay at home, there are certain communities, or perhaps pockets of people in certain areas, who are not adhering to the national regulations. The president even mentioned this in his speech last night, saying “we are concerned about those who have not yet appreciated the seriousness of this disease.”
In Cape Town, authorities have found it difficult managing the lockdown on the cape flats and township areas. Why is the lockdown not being adhered to in our townships? And how should authorities respond?
Well that’s our Burning Issue this evening. We hope to take some calls on 021 442 3530 and your messages via SMS: 47913 or WhatsApp: 072 238 0712
Our guests tonight:
-Byron De Villliers, Lentegeur CPF chairperson and
-Graham Lindhorst, chairperson of the Bishop Lavis CPF
-Abdul Kariem Matthews, Bishop Lavis Action Community (BLAC)
-Axolile Notywala, from the Social Justice Coalition
-Later on in the show, we have SAPS
-As well as the City of Cape Town’s safety and security directorate
-We also hope to get Cameron Dugmore from the ANC on the line
But while the majority of South Africans have heeded the call to stay at home, there are certain communities, or perhaps pockets of people in certain areas, who are not adhering to the national regulations. The president even mentioned this in his speech last night, saying “we are concerned about those who have not yet appreciated the seriousness of this disease.”
In Cape Town, authorities have found it difficult managing the lockdown on the cape flats and township areas. Why is the lockdown not being adhered to in our townships? And how should authorities respond?
Well that’s our Burning Issue this evening. We hope to take some calls on 021 442 3530 and your messages via SMS: 47913 or WhatsApp: 072 238 0712
Our guests tonight:
-Byron De Villliers, Lentegeur CPF chairperson and
-Graham Lindhorst, chairperson of the Bishop Lavis CPF
-Abdul Kariem Matthews, Bishop Lavis Action Community (BLAC)
-Axolile Notywala, from the Social Justice Coalition
-Later on in the show, we have SAPS
-As well as the City of Cape Town’s safety and security directorate
-We also hope to get Cameron Dugmore from the ANC on the line