In a media address, Jackson Mthembu, Minister in the Presidency, said that President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently held up in meetings with various stakeholders and will only address the nation after conclusion of the meetings.
The president is still caught up in a meeting that is expected to continue late into the night. President @CyrilRamaphosa nation address officially postponed to tomorrow. Ramaphosa will only address the country on Monday (23 MARCH 2020). #CoronavirusInSouthAfrica #Covid_19SA
— South Africa COVID-19 (@CoronaUpdatesZA) March 22, 2020
We apologize for any inconvenience caused. President Ramaphosa will address the nation tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE that there is a lot of fake news circulating the media. We can assure you that the government will not be making any statements until the presidents speech. #Covid_19SA
— South Africa COVID-19 (@CoronaUpdatesZA) March 22, 2020
Mthembu also cautioned against spreading fake news, and urged residents once again to only follow reputable and reliable news sources.
Cape Town Etc will report on the President’s address tomorrow, March 23.
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