President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: GCIS
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: GCIS
We’re getting another televised address from President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday evening, as the head of state briefs the nation once more during lockdown. The event will also be shown via a live stream, so South Africans can catch the details of his speech wherever they may be – but what time will things get underway?
As confirmed via their earlier statement, the presidency will “in the course of the day announce the time for the President’s address.” We can now confirm the speech will get underway at 20:30 SAST.
In a statement issued by the presidency on Tuesday morning, they revealed that Ramaphosa would update us on some new social and economic measures, designed to lift the burden of lockdown on businesses and citizens who are currently struggling to make ends meet.
“President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening – Tuesday, 21 April 2020 – on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the global health crisis.”
“The President’s address flows from recent deliberations at Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council, and the National Economic Development and Labour Council, among others. The speech will be broadcast on radio and television and will be streamed live.”
Presidency statement
[Live stream will appear here]
The remit of saving the economy falls on the shoulders of finance minister Tito Mboweni. Wits University School of Economic and Business Sciences Professor, Jannie Rossouw told The South African, that in her opinion, there are three things we can expect from the Cabinet member’s Economic Recovery Plan.
The three essential things are as follows:
President Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening – Tuesday, 21 April 2020 – on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/BlJvxpFCly
— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 21, 2020