The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Thembi Siweya, will host a virtual roundtable discussion on the psychological, socio-cultural and economic effects of COVID-19. The roundtable discussion is part of government’s continued stakeholder engagement on practical ways to deal with the spread of COVID-19 and minimise its impact in society.
A number of key stakeholders have confirmed their availability to participate during the discussion. These include Dr Olive Shisana, Advisor in the Presidency and Former Co-Chairperson of the Interim Steering Committee on Gender Based Violence and Femicide; Bishop Zipho Siwa President of the South African Council of Churches (SACC); Bishop Sipuka, President of the South African Catholic Bishops Councils (SACBC); Inkosi S Mahlangu of the National House of Traditional Leaders (NHTL); Father Smangalis Mkhatshwa, Chairperson of the Moral Regeneration Movement (MRM); Dr AC Tsiane, of the Traditional Health Practice Council (THPC) and Ms Cassey Chambers of the Anxiety Group (SADAG).
At this session, Deputy Ministers will report on government’s effort to deal with the psychological, socio-cultural and economic impact of Covid-19 and invite stakeholders to share their view and current programmes with a view of identifying areas of collaboration.
The session will be open to the media through a link that will be shared by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).
Date: Friday, 10 July 2020
Time: 13h00
Venue: To be Live streamed on Twitter & Facebook @GovernmentZA @DPMEOfficial
RSVP to Ishmael Selemale on Ishmael@gcis.gov.za / 0726377665.
NB: Media will be given the link to session upon confirming participation.
Enquiries:
Lawrence Ngoveni
Cell: 082 824 3060
E-mail Lawrence.ngoveni@dpme.gov.za.
