Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the upmarket suburban areas Sandton and Bedfordview have been marked as the epicentre of the coronavirus in Gauteng.
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula minister says it is concerning that the epicentre of coronavirus infections is Sandton and Bedforview as nearby townships and informal settlements would be hit hard should the virus spread.Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says upmarket suburban areas Sandton and Bedfordview have been identified as the epicentre of the coronavirus in Gauteng.
"The epicentre of this pandemic in Gauteng is in Sandton and Bedforview. Once it is in Sandton, we should worry about our people in Alex and the conditions under which they live." Bedfordview and Sandton said to be the epicentre of Covid-19. Mme Mapisa-Nqakula expressing deep concern for townships and informal settlements near these suburban areas.
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