Veer Steel Mills and CoE assist low-income households

Veer Steel Mills and the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) have partnered to donate 300 food parcels to indigent families in Thembisa and Germiston. The Department of Community Safety liaised with community leaders to identify families in need of support.

The Department of Community Safety MMC Frans Mmoko joined the corporation's food drive at Makro Meadowdale, where the food parcels were bought and packaged. 50 of the 300 food parcels were distributed to Germiston, while the rest were delivered to Thembisa. Veer Steel Mills CEO Neil Reddy emphasized the importance of ensuring communities are well-equipped to combat the spread of the coronavirus. He suggested that communication campaigns tailored to local languages and customs should be in place to raise awareness, reinforce healthcare practices, and instill accountability.