As part of the national response to contain the spread and mitigate the impact of COVID-19, the Department of Social Development has activated shelters and in some cases established new shelters to provide meals and accommodation to homeless people and children.

The purpose of Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu’s visit is to monitor compliance with the lockdown regulations and recommended hygiene standards to contain the further spread of COVID-19, especially in Gauteng which is the epicentre of the pandemic in South Africa.

Members of the media are invited to attend the visits scheduled as follows:

Date: 01 April 2020.

Part One:
Venue: Caledonian Stadium, Tshwane, Cnr Pretorius and Nelson Mandela, Pretoria
Time: 14:00

Part Two
Venue: Trans Orange Rugby Field, Cnr Church street and Trans Orange street, Pretoria
Time: 15:30

Media can RSVP by contacting Ms Makhosazana Mavuso on 072 732 9381 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Media enquiries may be forwarded to Ms Nomfundo Xulu-Lentsoane on 066 480 6845 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.