President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday addressed the nation after 19 days of silence.
Mzansi called on its leader to provide an update on the spread of the coronavirus and the country’s lockdown regulations.
And he did. Kinda.
Here’s what happened:
Level 3 – but not now
Ramaphosa said that most of the country would move to level 3 at the end of May. That’s around two and a half weeks to go.
Level 4 – but there will be changes
He said there would be changes to existing regulations around level 4. He made reference to the easing of rules around exercising. That’s it.
Level 3 for some, level 4 for others
The president said that while some areas would move to level 3, those “hot spots” with higher infection rates may remain at level 4.
So, what else do we know?
Er, that’s it for now. As per usual, more details will be released by ministers tomorrow.
Uncle Cyril we know why you kept important information to yourself but NDZ will patch whatever you left behind. pic.twitter.com/ACWt0Z71AS
— 𝔹 𝔸 𝕊 𝕋 𝕌 𝕂 𝔸 💮 (@tutu_rathokolo) May 13, 2020
And Mzansi had a lot to say obviously..
https://twitter.com/NMadzenga/status/1260653573001506817?s=20
https://twitter.com/SciTheComedist/status/1260651322161815552?s=20
We obviously have those who were hoping he will talk about easing restrictions around the much loved beverage.
Let's carry on with pineapples and home brewing ayikho le nkukhu #cyrilramaphosa pic.twitter.com/ks9oj1pOM6
— AMG LOUNGE✊🏾 (@AMGLOUNGE_) May 13, 2020
Then those of us, probably the majority, who could not make head or tail of what the president was saying.
Uncle Cyril.
Sorry i couldnt pay attention.
Please send meme#level3lockdown#cyrilramaphosa— Not You (@sameensirkhot) May 13, 2020
What was #cyrilramaphosa talking about? I can't even explain to my granny 😣 pic.twitter.com/pu2yPqjsO0
— Ponagatso Ngob'za (@Ponagatso_) May 13, 2020
Uncle Cyril must get straight to the point and stop telling us about other countries. #cyrilramaphosa pic.twitter.com/AiYEcUo5aF
— Leonard Bahns (@kilo_madala) May 13, 2020
Before and After the speech still…”So Dololo new info then”.
Before The Speech: After The Speech: #cyrilramaphosa pic.twitter.com/kaNd5znYrm
— Roboto x3 (@Robot_Boii) May 13, 2020
