He said 103,767 households had been provided with food relief, supporting 518,835 people (at least five per household) since the start of the lockdown.
Food parcel distribution in several areas has often proved to be chaotic with some recipients getting little or nothing. There have been protests and allegations of food parcels being stolen.
Makhura said this could be a thing of the past as the government was looking at more dignified ways to provide food. “We are also piloting e-vouchers for food relief so there is dignity and choice on the part of the beneficiaries,” he said. Makhura said more than 3,200 homeless people across 48 shelters in the province were among those who received food relief.
“Homeless people are provided with three meals daily plus psychosocial support, medical assessments and treatment for substance abuse.”He said government and municipalities needed to develop a focus on providing decent shelter to the homeless, even beyond Covid-19.“We call on people and communities to take responsibility for their wellbeing. The government can’t stop the spread. People can stop the spread,” he said.
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