The Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula will tomorrow visit Soweto to inspect safety measures aimed at preventing the spread of the Corona Virus on Rea Vaya buses & stations.
The Minister will assess the Bus Rapid Transit System’s adherence to lockdown regulations as they pertain to social distancing, wearing of masks and disinfection of buses and stations.
It comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa pronounced a gradual opening of the economy.
Rea Vaya buses ferry essential workers, for this reason, the Minister of Transport must ensure that South Africa’s workforce commutes safely.
Details of the Minister’s visit are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2020
Time: 07:00am
Venue: Rea Vaya Thokoza Park Station, Soweto (opposite Shell Petrol station).
Parking provided next to Regina Mundi Church
Media Colleagues who want to cover the inspection can confirm attendance with Esethu Hasane on 071 259 2422
Issued Government Communications (GCIS) on behalf of the Ministry of Transport
13 May 2020
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