Ramaphosa to discuss Covid-19 with neighbouring heads of state
President Cyril Ramaposa will meet with neighbouring heads of state on Friday to discuss the various responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
The virtual meeting will include heads of state from Lesotho, Mozambique, Eswatini, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Angola.
Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko says the meeting will also provide an opportunity for South Africa to share its strategy in curbing the virus.
“The meeting is to discuss our various responses to the corona virus pandemic. This goes without saying that should the region including SA not being able to contain this virus will be disastrous with all of us as neighbours. So it is going to discuss the national response, economic impact and the international financial support.”
President Ramaphosa will be supported by various ministers, including Cooperative Governance Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Naledi Pandor and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.