The German government has pledged to send test kits and other hospital equipment worth R40-million to South Africa to help fight Covid-19 in the country.
“I can assure you my government will be willing and able to help countries like South Africa to get out of this terrible spread of the coronavirus. The coronavirus affects us all. We are trying to be of assistance. We are in this together.” said Martin Schäfer, German Ambassador.
He said the decision was taken two weeks ago after meeting with South African partners. In a video on his Twitter page, Schäfer said the funds would be handled by Germany’s state-owned development bank, KFW, and the Department of Health.
