2021/08/01 President of South Africa H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa
South African President H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a national televised speech as follows on Sunday, July 25.
"Our country needs peace and stability; hope that the previous riots will not reappear in this country.
South Africa must improve its economy, create jobs and promote development.
We must do our best to overcome the new crown epidemic.
There are indications that South Africa has passed the third round of the epidemic peak.
The main source of new infections is the mutated virus in India.
Starting tonight, the new crown alert level will be lowered from level four to level three.
Inter-provincial travel is allowed, and the new curfew will be from 10 pm to 4 am. Bar restaurants can be opened for business.
Everyone should wear masks and maintain social distancing.
The number of people attending the funeral shall not exceed 50.
From Monday to Thursday, and between 10 am and 6 pm during the day, the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption is allowed.
On-site consumption of alcoholic beverages for sale can last until 8 pm.
South Africa officially starts school on July 26.
Although the martial law management has been substantially relaxed, we cannot relax our vigilance.
The vaccination rate in South Africa has reached 200,000 per day.
Starting September 1st, people aged 18-34 will also be vaccinated.
The vaccine supply in South Africa is now guaranteed in quantity. The government will ensure the timely supply of vaccines.
South Africa is currently estimating the damage caused by previous riots. During the riots, more than 300 people died.
The government is still working hard to get the country's infrastructure and services back to normal.
South Africa will re-issue a new crown subsidy of 350 rand a month, which will continue until March 2022.
South Africa will give priority to assisting small and medium enterprises affected by the new crown epidemic and looting to get out of trouble. The government has corresponding financial subsidy policies.
No one will be allowed to try to destroy our beautiful country. "