Solidarity Fund a ‘drop in the ocean’ in fight against Covid-19
The fund — which has raised R2.6bn — will transparently account for its money, says interim CEO
23 April 2020 - 17:54
Though the Solidarity Fund has raised R2.6bn in just a month, this is a “drop in the ocean” given the challenges facing the country, the interim head of the fund said at an online press briefing on Thursday.
“While the amount raised is commendable, especially given the time period, and sounds like a lot, it is important to note that against the scale of the challenges we face, it is still a drop in the ocean,” said interim CEO Nomkhita Nqweni...
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