President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation following a special cabinet meeting on matters relating to the COVID-19 epidemic at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, on March 15, 2020.PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa is confident South Africa will win the war on the coronavirus.
The president briefed South Africans on Sunday night, announcing measures to fight the pandemic.
There are now 61 COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country.
The president says that the number is expected to rise.
Ramaphosa emphasised that this is the most definitive ‘Thuma Mina’ moment for South Africa.
“I have great trust that our people will respond positively to this call to common action. Fellow South Africans, this epidemic will pass,” Ramaphosa said.
“But it is up to us to determine how long it will last, how damaging it will be, and how long it will take our economy and our country to recover.
“It is true that we are facing a grave emergency. But if we act together, if we act now, and if we act decisively, we will overcome it.”