President Cyril Ramaphosa faced criticism after his response to the violent looting and unrest in South Africa. In particular, DA leader John Steenhuisen said that he hoped the president’s speech would have brought more comfort.

“I don’t think that speech is any comfort to those in KZN living in fear of their lives, livelihoods and properties.

“It is a tough situation and I really wanted to get behind the president but he seems wholly disconnected with what is happening on the ground,” he said.

“I imagine that the number of bodies could get higher overnight as the volatile situation heightens.

“We need leadership and we need the best of all South Africans to come together,” Steenhuisen added.

On the other hand, Political analyst Ongama Mtimka maintained that Ramaphosa was addressing issues in uncertain times that demanded swift action, as IOL reports.

“But there is no denying that there are long-term issues that people are protesting about that can’t be addressed in a day.

“I was expecting a response from government that matches the crisis on the ground, and the deployment of the army is that,” Mtimka said.

Meanwhile, Twitter boomed with South Africans who have echoed Steenhuisen’s sentiments. Here’s what they had to say:

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