In his Easter message to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on people to take care of each other over the long weekend.
In his Easter message to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa called on people to take care of each other over the long weekend.During this time of prayer and reflection, let us take care of ourselves; be it on our roads, at places of worship and at other gatherings. Most importantly, let us take care of each other.
He asked people to pray and offer material help to communities in KwaZulu-Natal in particular, where flooding left countless people destitute. "This year we are blessed by the confluence of Easter, the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover. It is a time in which millions of South Africans are exercising their faith and identity as part of our national diversity," he said."For many, Easter is a time for worship, for family and for exploring our beautiful country. But for the less privileged and vulnerable, this can be a time when hardship and loneliness is laid bare.
He said the government was helping the affected communities, and would continue to monitor the situation. He also reminded people to observe public health regulations to protect themselves against Covid-19, and to ensure that they are vaccinated.We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
PROVINCIAL DISASTER: KwaZulu-Natal flooding death toll tops 250 as visibly affected Cyril Ramaphosa sees devastation first-handYears of underspending on repairs and maintenance of city infrastructure, blocked stormwater systems and exceptional levels of plastic pollution further blocking drainage channels are likely to become a critical focal point as the analysis of the most recent KZN flooding disaster unfolds in the coming weeks and months.
Read more »
LIVE: President Cyril Ramaphosa visits areas affected by floods in KwaZulu-Natal - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.President Cyril Ramaphosa visits flood-affected areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Premier Sihle Zikalala says a state of disaster has been declared in the province.
Read more »
ANC's anti-corruption, renewal message put to the test once more with 'step aside' rule - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The elections of Mandla Msibi and Zandile Gumede into ANC's top positions in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal respectively have put the party’s step aside rule to the test.
Read more »