Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

We must not let up on any of the health protocols we have been observing. If anything, the new variant means that we must be more diligent, more compliant and more consistent in following the necessary health guidelines. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

We must therefore avoid what is described as the 3 Cs – closed spaces, crowded places & close contact with others. Because the new variant can infect people more easily, it is vital that we become more cautious about the places we go to & the number of people we interact with. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

But one of the most important things that we know about the new variant is that we can prevent transmission using exactly the same measures that we have been using to protect ourselves and others all along.   We must remember that this virus is carried through the air. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Emerging information suggests that this new variant does not cause more severe illness than the original variants.   But it does put more pressure on the health system because the cases increase so rapidly and the hospitals get full more quickly. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

We do know that this new variant of the virus spreads much faster than the earlier variants. This explains the fact that many more people have become infected in a far shorter space of time. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Research undertaken by our scientists has shown that the massive increase in infections is largely driven by a variant of the coronavirus known as 501.v2.   This variant was first identified in South Africa in November. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Therefore, there is an intensive focus in our health facilities on increasing oxygen supply and activating field hospital beds. Additional posts that were vacant are being filled, and PPE stocks are being jointly monitored with the Office of Health Standards Compliance. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

There are currently over 15,000 people with COVID-19 in hospitals nationally, placing a considerable strain on health facilities, personnel and equipment.   Around a third of all COVID-19 patients in hospitals are on oxygen. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

However, we are encouraged that the rate of new infections in the Eastern Cape, while still high, is lower now than they were in the middle of December. In several parts of the country, hospital admissions are also much higher now than during the first wave. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

New infections in KZN and the Western Cape have grown fast and have now far exceeded the peak during the first wave. Infections in Gauteng are growing exponentially & are expected to increase further as more residents of Gauteng return to the province following the festive break. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

As a proportion of the population, the province with the highest average number of cases over the last seven days is KwaZulu-Natal, followed by Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

The country has recorded more than 4,600 COVID-19 deaths so far this year. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve recorded a cumulative number of more than 1.2million COVID-19 cases. We’ve recorded more than 33,000 deaths & more than 148,000 people have been admitted to hospital. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

The number of new infections, hospital admissions and deaths is higher now than it has ever been since the first case was recorded in our country in March 2020.   Since New Year’s Day, we have recorded nearly 190,000 new coronavirus infections. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

But, if we are to realise our aspirations for the year, we must unite to overcome the grave, persistent and deepening coronavirus pandemic.   The pandemic in our country is now at its most devastating. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Fellow South Africans,   We are now 11 days into a new year. Once again, I wish you all the very best for 2021. We enter this year with a great deal of hope – that we will restore our nation to health, that the new year will bring relief & comfort, and that lives will be rebuilt. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Update on Government’s response to the #coronavirus pandemic #StaySafe https://t.co/DX3cMosERL — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

We value the inputs of religious leaders who lead congregations with appreciation and humility. We all have a huge responsibility to work together in communicating facts on vaccines and encouraging good practices to ensure that we overcome this devastating pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

We emphasised the need for clear communication of facts. All the faith leaders welcomed the consultation and expressed appreciation for the efforts of government and the role of religious leaders to continue to mobilise communities to follow all the health protocols. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Just concluded an engagement with interfaith leaders where we discussed the #COVID19 risk-adjusted strategy, at a time of rapidly rising infections and sadly, many deaths. We gave an update on rate of infections, hospital admissions, lives lost and the vaccine rollout strategy. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Let freedom reign! Amandla! The ANC lives! The ANC leads! #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

In recognition of the ideals that inspired the formation of our movement, the mandate set by #ANC54 and tasks arising from the current environment, the #ANCNEC declares the theme for 2021 to be:   UNITY, RENEWAL AND RECONSTRUCTION IN THE YEAR OF CHARLOTTE MAXEKE. — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Let us ensure that, as we rebuild our economy and our society and as we strive to build a South Africa that belongs to all who live in it, we harness that spirit of unity, cohesion and solidarity.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Over the past year, the people of South Africa have demonstrated that such a spirit is possible.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Reflecting on that pandemic, one of the founders of the ANC, Selby Msimang, expressed the hope that “such an epidemic would create a new spirit” of brotherhood and sisterhood among all South Africans irrespective of race and social status.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

It was not long after the formation of the African National Congress in 1912, that the world was struck by the flu pandemic of 1918.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

As we confront – both as a movement and a country – the greatest health crisis in more than a century, we should draw on our rich history of struggle and solidarity.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

As we honour their courage, dedication and selfless service, it us up to us as the ANC of today to ensure that the ideals that inspired their lives continue to guide our every action.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

The ANC too has lost many veterans, stalwarts and activists of our struggle over the past year.   Prominent among those that we have lost this past year are Izithwalandwe Andrew Mlangeni, Denis Goldberg and John Nkadimeng.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

Comrades and Friends,   Over the past year many South Africans have lost their lives.   These include fellow citizens who have succumbed to COVID-19.   We remember these loved ones, and we share the loss felt by family members, colleagues, neighbours and friends.   #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org

Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 @CyrilRamaphosa

The ANC will continue to prioritise the African Agenda and enhancing Africa’s status in the global community. #ANC109 — PolitiTweet.org