Some saw Ramaphosa's statement as praise for Cape Town's DA-led government.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the media as the fire in parliament continued to burn in Cape Town on 2 January 2022. Photo: RODGER BOSCH / AFP
Silke said the fire that erupted in Parliament was a national tragedy and not an opportunity for political bickering. Ramaphosa descended on the Parliament building after the fire erupted in the Old Assembly wing early on Sunday. Addressing reporters outside while the blaze continued to rage, he thanked the city’s firefighters, Public Works Minister Patricia de Lille, and Premier Allan Winde.
“It does show that there are certain things that do work. We do have one city that works, we do have a province that works…we do have a government that works when the chips are down. This demonstrates precisely that,” said Ramaphosa.Some saw his statement as praise for the DA government in the city, which doesn’t come often from ANC ranks.However, Silke said any good work should be praised, regardless of political affiliation.
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