Ramaphosa: Let’s take care of each other over Easter
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked South Africans to care of each other during the upcoming Easter holidays.
Ramaphosa plea comes after the devastating floods that hit parts of KwaZulu-Natal this week.
The floods, described as the worst in recent history, claimed the lives of 300 people and left scores without food and shelter.
“This year we are blessed by the confluence of Easter, the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover,” Ramaphosa said in a statement on Thursday.
“It is a time in which millions of South Africans are exercising their faith and identity as part of our national diversity.
For many, Easter is a time for worship, family and for exploring our beautiful country. But for the less privileged and vulnerable, this can be a time when hardship and loneliness is laid bare.
“During this time of prayer and reflection, let us take care of ourselves; be it on our roads, at places of worship and at other gatherings. Most importantly, let us take care of each other,” says Ramaphosa.
He says government will continue to assist the people of KZN.
“Our thoughts are with the people of KwaZulu-Natal who are affected by severe floods that have led to the loss of many lives and that have destroyed homes, businesses and public infrastructure. The government is providing assistance to affected communities and we will continue to monitor the situation.”
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