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While 2020 was a difficult year for South Africans, with the Covid-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on the healthcare system, the economy, and the personal lives of many, President Cyril Ramaphosa has at times given the nation something to smile about. .
Often labeled the bearer of bad news, or the Grinch who stole Christmas, Ramaphosa announced a national shutdown in March and various restrictions on his many speeches to the nation this year.
And although many of these speeches left Mzansi deep in his feelings, from time to time they brought funny moments.
Here are five times the president made us laugh as a nation this year:
Elbow salute: A poppy blow!
There was a gloomy mood as Ramaphosa addressed the nation about the government’s response to the global Covid-19 pandemic in March.
By announcing various interventions in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Ramaphosa suggested an elbow salute, as an alternative to handshakes, to prevent people from spreading the virus to each other.
“In essence, we are calling for a change in behavior among all South Africans. We must minimize physical contact with other people and encourage the elbow salute instead of shaking hands, ”said the president.
Well, it wasn’t long before the demo became a Poppian hit!
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