Other Ramaphosa announces a further 2 weeks lockdown Published 5 years ago on April 9, 2020 By Nthabiseng Makuwa Photo: @PresidencyZA (Twitter) (Edited) President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation today at 21h00, announcing a further 2 weeks extension lockdown. Some of the measures put in place Government is focusing on providing vital support for businesses in distress, as well as the many South African workers who are facing loss of income. #LockdownSA #Covid_19SA pic.twitter.com/G7djrNciyW— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 9, 2020 Special facilities are being equipped to accommodate those who test positive for Covid-19 and cannot self-isolate at home. #LockdownSA #Covid_19SA pic.twitter.com/9K85GU3IE0— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 9, 2020 Government is implementing a range of financial support measures to assist small businesses and bolster the South African economy during this crisis. #LockdownSA #Covid_19SA pic.twitter.com/f5MNmJjDEB— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 9, 2020 Various measures have been put into place to protect the most vulnerable members of our society during this pandemic, including the homeless and the poor. #LockdownSA #Covid_19SA pic.twitter.com/0AkxkOvY7m— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 9, 2020 President #Ramaphosa: We have established an AU COVID-19 Response Fund to mobilise the resources necessary to support this effort.— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 9, 2020 President #Ramaphosa: In support of this effort, we have decided that the President, Deputy President, Ministers & Deputy Ministers will each take a one-third cut in their salaries for the next three months. This portion of their salaries will be donated to the Solidarity Fund.— Presidency | South Africa ?? (@PresidencyZA) April 9, 2020 Don't miss out!Subscribe To Our NewsletterReceive updates to our newsletter!Invalid email address Give it a try. You can unsubscribe at any time.{{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}{{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Learn More{{/message}}Submitting…Thanks for Subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions. Related Topics:Featured Click to comment Trending