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In his New Year’s Eve message delivered Thursday afternoon, Ramaphosa said it had been a year of great sacrifice as many in the coutnry had experienced personal and financial costs due to COVID-19.
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: @ PresidencyZA / Twitter
JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa said the country had demonstrated the true meaning of ubuntu in the face of unprecedented uncertainty and loss.
In his New Year’s Eve message delivered Thursday afternoon, Ramaphosa said it had been a year of great sacrifice as many in the country had experienced personal and financial costs due to COVID-19.
The country is currently under blockade level 3.
President Ramaphosa has praised the country’s ability to mobilize resources quickly under difficult conditions.
He said this reflected the true meaning of ubuntu, which saw many coming together and taking responsibility for each other.
“By donating our time, energy and resources …”
He said that while it had been a year of uncertainty, it had also been one of great pain, worry and loss.
“Many have been preoccupied with their jobs, many have struggled to earn a living, nearly all South Africans have had to spend time apart from loved ones.”
He said that at the end of the year, the country must mourn the loss of those who had succumbed to COVID-19.
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