Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu and her department have denied prohibiting non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from distributing to food.
This comes a day after a commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said the department had violated the Constitution by preventing the provision of food.
Zulu told the Portfolio Committee on Social Development on Thursday that she "takes exception" to allegations that they are preventing the distribution of food.
On Monday, the DA lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against the department, following a "supposed instruction" prohibiting NGOs from distributing cooked food during the lockdown.
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Mchunu further told the committee that, as the lockdown continues, the department will continue to provide counselling and psycho-social support.
