Ramaphosa To Address The Nation. Read the president's full speech and detailed measures aimed at curtailing the coronavirus outbreak in South Africa. Ramaphosa on Sunday morning met with business leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria to discuss the affect the disaster is having on businesses and the economy at.
Speaking in parliament, Ramaphosa said South Africa will face "tough decisions" to reverse the country's economic woes and address public distrust. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation on Monday evening about government's response to the coronavirus outbreak. Will South Africa stay on a hard lockdown, or will we see industries re-opening in a phased approach?
He thinks that breaking up Eskom into three entities will save costs and help to better identify and isolate problems, making them easier to address.
It comes amid calls for a travel ban and for all ports of entry to be shut.
President Ramaphosa receives Dr Moeketsi Majoro, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho. President of the African National Congress. The address will follow a series of meetings the President has had with stakeholders about the novel coronavirus.