Dr Tumi gives his time to help during lockdown

IN THE words of Bonang Matheba, it seems gospel sensation Dr Tumi will give the people what they want.

On Tuesday, medical-doctorturned-musician Tumisang Makweya, better known as Dr Tumi, topped the trend list when fellow musician DJ Cleo said South Africa needed all doctors to be on hand during the coronavirus pandemic.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Monday that due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus, South Africa would be on lockdown for 21 days, which came into effect at midnight last night.

Taking to Twitter, DJ Cleo wrote: “We need all the doctors on standby”, mentioning the likes of Dr Rebecca Malope, Dr Malinga and Dr Tumi. Though Black Twitter bashed DJ Cleo for his bad joke, it seems the doctor has taken on the challenge.

The multi-award winning singer and trained medical doctor told his followers that he would be volunteering his services during lockdown.

“Hi fam. I want to play a part in helping our government with the fight against coronavirus,” he said on Twitter. “Starting this Friday, I’ll be volunteering my time for free working at one of the local hospitals at their Covid-19 units during the 21 days.”

Fans commended him for offering his service.

“Thank you, Doc!” wrote SidebarWithSindi (@sindivanzyl)

“Leadership! Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23,” wrote Mpho Sedibe (@MphoSedibe)

“May God bless all medical practitioners all over South Africa. Thank you Dr Tumi,” wrote Bridget (@Bridget88566823)