Toyota SA donates vehicles to drive COVID-19 screening, testing in KZN
eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda says a multi-million Rand donation of vehicles from Toyota SA will boost the fight against COVID-19.
The keys of 10 vehicles were handed over to local government officials at the Isipingo motoring plant.
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Kaunda who was joined by Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu and Premier Sihle Zikalala on Thursday morning, says the vehicles will assist their COVID-19 screening and testing campaign in KwaZulu-Natal.
"Toyota has recently announced and investment into the city of R2.5 billion for the first hybrid car. We really appreciate that gesture," says Kaunda.
Mayor Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda takes the stage at @ToyotaSA in Isipingo. Today the mayor, together with the Health MEC and KZN Premier will accept the donation of 10 vehicles from Toyota for #Coronavirus screening and testing.
— Lauren_Beukes39 (@LBeukes39) August 20, 2020
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KZN MEC Nomagugu Simalane-Zulu and KZN Premier @sziks sign the memorandum at ToyotaSA during the handover of the 10 vehicles for #coronavirus screening and testing. @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/2pjN3HepAe
— Lauren_Beukes39 (@LBeukes39) August 20, 2020
