Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The ensuing chaos is used as a smokescreen to carry out economic sabotage through targeted attacks on trucks, factories, warehouses and other infrastructure necessary for the functioning of our economy and the provision of services." #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

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"They have sought to exploit the social and economic conditions under which many South Africans live – conditions that have worsened since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic – and to provoke ordinary citizens and criminal networks to engage in opportunistic acts of looting." — PolitiTweet.org

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"These actions are intended to cripple the economy, cause social instability and severely weaken – or even dislodge – the democratic state. Using the pretext of a political grievance, those behind these acts have sought to provoke a popular insurrection." — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The current instability and ongoing incitement to violence constitutes a direct contravention of the Constitution and the rule of law." — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"It is clear now that the events of the past week were nothing less than a deliberate, coordinated and well-planned attack on our democracy. The constitutional order of our country is under threat." — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"The streets and buildings I saw bear the scars of looting and mayhem. But what is most devastating is the toll that these events have taken on people’s lives, livelihoods and sense of security. The human toll will take much longer to repair." — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

"Earlier today I visited the areas of KwaMashu, Springfield, Mobeni and Umlazi. These areas have been the site of unprecedented destruction. The streets and buildings bear the scars of looting and mayhem." — PolitiTweet.org

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President @CyrilRamaphosa addresses the nation on the security situation #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/GuYXjZx5Fk — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

President @CyrilRamaphosa to address nation on security situation in the country https://t.co/Z8H2UHAUnU — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

The President also chaired meetings today of the National Security Council and Cabinet. The South African Broadcasting Corporation will provide a broadcast feed that will allow audiences in the country and elsewhere to follow the President’s update to the nation. — PolitiTweet.org

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This evening’s address follows the President’s visit earlier today to Ethekwini to assess the aftermath of public violence and looting. The President was accompanied by the Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Police and State Security, as well as Premier of Kwazulu-Natal. — PolitiTweet.org

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The President will speak on strengthened measures to restore order and stability, secure the supply of essential goods and ensure inclusive economic recovery. — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS NATION ON SECURITY SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY President @CyrilRamaphosa will address the nation at 20h30 today, Friday 16 July 2021, on the security situation in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. #ProtectSouthAfrica 🇿🇦 — PolitiTweet.org

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"We welcome the fact that ordinary citizens are working together with the security forces. They are standing up not only to defend their own assets but to defend our democracy." - President Cyril Ramaphosa #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/s8IRInRUqZ — PolitiTweet.org

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To all those involved in the cleanup, thank you. #CleanUpSA — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

Thank you to all who were involved in the cleanup. #CleanUpSA #ProtectSouthAfrica — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

Thank you. #ProtectSouthAfrica #CleanUpSA — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

#ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/bqQiOLTnoZ — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TeamNews24: WATCH: @CyrilRamaphosa says the SA democracy will not be hijacked. He is speaking to volunteers cleaning the streets on Sou… — PolitiTweet.org

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@SAPoliceService members and metro police have been deployed in areas which have been identified as potential “hotspots” in the province. President @CyrilRamaphosa has thanked the police for their service. #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/Y8NXVeekJn — PolitiTweet.org

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President @CyrilRamaphosa, accompanied by KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala, Minister Bheki Cele, Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, receives briefing from the @SAPoliceService outside the Bridge City Shopping Centre which was looted and burnt a few days ago. https://t.co/5MY4mn9igz — PolitiTweet.org

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Our most important task at hand is to protect the people of our country. To protect businesses and ensure livelihoods. This is our promise to all South Africans. #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/3pmYJYi6QH — PolitiTweet.org

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President @CyrilRamaphosa receives briefing on his arrival in KwaZulu-Natal. The President will spend this morning assessing the impact of the recent public violence and the deployment of security forces in the province. #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/UxVDfuEYFa — PolitiTweet.org

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The President will interact with the provincial government & security forces. President’s visit follows government’s engagement throughout the week with different sectors of society, including organised business, interfaith leaders & political parties represented in Parliament. — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

PRESIDENT TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT VISIT TO KWAZULU-NATAL President Cyril Ramaphosa will this morning, Friday, 16 July 2021, undertake an oversight visit to Ethekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, to assess the impact of recent public violence and the deployment of security forces. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to all involved. #CleanUpSA #ProtectSouthAfrica — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you so much to all the volunteers at the Jabulani Mall, Soweto cleanup. #CleanUpSA #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/TrbnsPXn7V — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

Thank you to all the community volunteers in eThekwini for your contribution to the clean-up efforts. #CleanUpSA #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/oWsQRNcLuD — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

Thank you so much to all those who were involved in the Tembisa cleanup. #CleanUpSA #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/RBuvwEXAWj — PolitiTweet.org

Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA

Thank you to all the community volunteers in eThekwini for your contribution to the clean-up efforts. #CleanUpSA #ProtectSouthAfrica https://t.co/kdKqe5w73O — PolitiTweet.org