Siemens
has made a commitment of R500 000.00 to support the government in
alleviating the impact of the Coronavirus in South Africa. This
donation was made through the Solidarity Response Fund, which is an independently administered fund that
allows individuals, companies and
members of the international community to make tax-deductible donations that
will help in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Sabine
Dall’Omo, Siemens CEO for Southern and Eastern Africa says, “Siemens has a
long-standing commitment to South Africa. Now, is a crucial time for companies
to evaluate their place in society and make a difference, no matter how small.
Our contribution to the Solidarity Response Fund cements Siemens’ promise to
improving the lives of South Africans. Furthermore, Siemens has partnered with Legae
Larona, a 100% black, female-owned enterprise based in Alexandra township, to
manufacture 20 000
face masks that will be distributed to communities in need. This forms part of the company’s Enterprise
and Supplier Development, for women and social contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Townships, such as Alexandra in
Johannesburg are quite confined,
this makes citizens in those communities more susceptible to the disease as it
has a greater chance of spreading at a much faster pace,” says Sabine
Dall’Omo.
She
adds, “working alongside the South
African government to not only assist in taking care of our most vulnerable
communities, but to ultimately contribute to the fight against this virus and
the betterment of the country is imperative in these trying times.” Sabine Dall’Omo echoes President
Cyril Ramaphosa and says that everyone has a responsibility during this time,
she urges everyone in the country to play their part in helping to ‘flatten the
curve’ by staying at home.