Transport Minister to announce the rollout of Covid-19 Taxi Industry Relief Fund
Members of the media are invited to a media briefing where the Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula, will outline the implementation of the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF).
The TRF is a financial support programme by the National Department of Transport (NDoT) in collaboration with the National Empowerment Fund (NEF). It is a once-off ex gratia relief fund to help mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in the taxi industry.
Below are the details of the launch and media briefing:
1. Media tour and ribbon cutting of the TRF Call Centre:
Date: Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Time: 10H30 for 11H00
Venue: National Empowerment Fund Head Offices, 187 Rivonia Road, Morningside
2. TRF Media briefing:
Date: Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Time: 10h50 for 12h00
Venue: National Empowerment Fund Head Offices, 187 Rivonia Road, Morningside
Members of the media attending the launch event are requested to confirm their attendance with Mr Tshegofatso Maake on 063 281 9453 or maaket@dot.gov.za.
Attendance will be managed in line with the relevant COVID-19 protocols.
Media enquiries:
Collen Msibi
Head of Communications
Cell: 082 414 5279
