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The letter, addressed to Duarte’s provincial and regional secretaries, said he believes the ANC’s campaign in communities would help bring the message home and help turn the tide against COVID-19.
FILE: ANC Under Secretary General Jessie Duarte addresses the Katlehong community during an ANC campaign. Photo: Abigail Javier / EWN
JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) has called on party members to help mobilize and raise awareness about COVID-19, as it warns that President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce further restrictions on Monday night.
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In a memo circulating on social media, the ruling party’s undersecretary-general Jessie Duarte tells members that the holiday season has greatly affected the country’s efforts to combat the pandemic.
There has been widespread speculation that the president will address the nation on Monday night after a National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) meeting over the weekend.
The letter, addressed to Duarte’s provincial and regional secretaries, said he believes the ANC’s campaign in communities would help bring the message home and help turn the tide against COVID-19.
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Duarte also called on the branches, councilors, and members of the National Assembly and provincial legislatures to begin working in the communities to ensure compliance.
ANC spokesman Pule Mabe said the leak of the party’s internal memorandum was unfortunate, but confirmed that the ANC would do its part in the battle against the virus.
“Some of these internal memoranda of the organization are in the hands of the media, but the ANC continues to do its job. The ANC has not suspended its activities and we hope that all of our cadres across the country, from the branch level to the national executive committee (NEC), will do whatever it takes to help fight the pandemic, ”Mabe said.
The Presidency has not yet confirmed exactly when it will address the nation, but is expected to tighten restrictions when it does.
In his last speech, Ramaphosa closed some beaches, declared some areas as hot spots, returned the curfew at 11 p.m. and tightened restrictions on the liquor trade.
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