Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"We will find those who instigated this violence. They will be held accountable for their deeds. We will not allow anyone to destabilise our country and get away with it." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"We will extinguish the fires that are raging, and stamp out every last ember. We will identify and act against those who lit the flame, and those who spread it." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"For now, it is our firm view that the deployment of our security forces, working together with communities and social partners across the country, will be able to restore order and prevent further violence." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"A state of emergency would allow a drastic limitation of the basic rights, which no responsible government would want to do unless it was absolutely necessary." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"There have been calls for the declaration of a state of emergency to contain this violence and destruction. Our view has been that a state of emergency should only be declared when all other means have shown to be inadequate." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Specialised units of our law enforcement agencies are working around the clock to locate and apprehend those responsible for planning and coordinating this violence. We will spare no effort in bringing these individuals to justice." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"In addition to supporting the police, SANDF members have been deployed to protect key installations and commercial sites that are vital to the functioning of the economy and the uninterrupted provision of services." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"I want to emphasise that there is no shortage of food or supplies in most parts of the country, and that panic buying will only worsen the situation." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"This [measure] is to help prevent shortages of essential goods and promote the equitable distribution of scarce essential goods across the country." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Regulations have been issued in terms of the Competition Act to enable firms involved in the supply of essential goods to share information about the availability and demand for certain goods." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Operations at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay are being restored to enable the resumption of exports and imports." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The security forces are working with business to ensure the safe transport of fuel, food, oxygen, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other critical supplies." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The N3 freeway between eThekwini and Gauteng has been re-opened and security forces are in place to keep vital supply routes open." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Steady progress is being made to secure our logistics infrastructure." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"I have authorised the deployment of 25,000 members of the South African National Defence Force to support the work of the police. Of these, 10,000 are on the ground, with the remaining forces arriving over the course of the weekend." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Our priorities are: Firstly, to stabilise the country, Secondly, to secure essential supplies & infrastructure, Thirdly, to provide relief and support recovery and rebuilding, Fourthly, to encourage the active efforts of citizens in defence of lives, livelihoods and democracy." — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Our police were faced with a difficult situation and exercised commendable restraint to prevent any loss of life or further escalation. However, once additional security personnel were deployed, they were able to quickly restore calm." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"While we commend the brave actions of our security forces on the ground, we must admit that we did not have the capabilities and plans in place to respond swiftly and decisively." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"As this government, we must acknowledge that we were poorly prepared for an orchestrated campaign of public violence, destruction and sabotage of this nature." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"According to preliminary reports, extensive damage has been caused to 161 malls and shopping centres, 11 warehouses, 8 factories and 161 liquor outlets and distributors. This does not include the damage to roads and infrastructure." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The destruction of property and theft of goods has cost businesses, consumers and the country as a whole billions of rands." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Over 2,550 people have been arrested in connection with the unrest, and special arrangements are being put in place to ensure that these cases are prioritised." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"These incidents were concentrated in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Since the height of the unrest on Monday and Tuesday, there has been a sharp decline in the number of incidents." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Since the unrest started, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure has recorded over 118 incidents of public violence, arson, looting and other unrest-related instances." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who have lost their lives to this senseless violence. This is a pain that no family and no community should have to endure." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The South African Police Service is investigating 131 cases of murder and has opened inquest dockets in respect of 81 deaths." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Since the outbreak of this violence, at least 212 people have lost their lives. Of these, 180 have been in KwaZulu-Natal, and 32 in Gauteng." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"I saw that determination in action today as I walked through the streets of eThekwini. I saw people cleaning up the streets, rebuilding their lives, standing together united in their diversity – young and old, men and women, black and white." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Yet, despite the widespread destruction, this attempted insurrection has failed to gain popular support. It has failed because of the efforts of our security forces, and it has failed because South Africans have stood up in defence of our hard-won Democracy." — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Through social media, through fake news and misinformation, they have sought to inflame racial tensions and violence. Worst of all, they have sought to manipulate the poor and vulnerable for their own benefit." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org