The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation says it supports stronger regulations announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
In a statement, the foundation says it supports the establishment of a public/private sector fund to help South Africa save lives and support the economy, the preparation of quarantine centers, measures to support small businesses and the imposition of a stay-at-home.
The foundation says, “These measure are indicative of decisive leadership when the country needs it most. The generous donation of seed funding to the special COVID-19 fund by some of South Africa’s most successful business families is a wonderful affirmation of the human family that we are.”
On Monday night Ramaphosa announced that the country will be on nationwide for 21 days as of Thursday Midnight.
in the National Assembly backed the national lockdown.
