Authorities in the South African city of Cape Town are erecting tents for homeless people to live in during the coronavirus outbreak.

South Africa is under a 21-day lockdown with people being asked to remain indoors.

The city's homeless, who can't self-isolate, are being given the "safe spaces" which include access to sanitation.

According to local councillor Zahid Baderodien, the first site will accommodate between 250 and 300 people with more set to open in the near future.

South Africa is currently under a 21 day lock down. Nation wide residents are being asked to remain indoors to curb the spread of the dreaded COVID19 virus.


In Cape Town, the City of Cape Town is erecting safe spaces for homeless in line with the guidelines active under the national state of disaster.

Councillor Zahid Baderodien from the city of cape town