President to meet religious leaders on virus outbreak
President Cyril Ramaphosa will meet with leaders of diverse communities of faith today, Thursday, 19 March 2020, to reinforce the national response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Tshwane.
The meeting is part of a series of consultations the President is undertaking with leaders across various sectors of society to ensure that the national effort to combat and contain the virus is inclusive and enjoys the support of all stakeholder groups.
Religious leaders have previously expressed support for President Ramaphosa’s championing social compacts in which various sectors of society and government work together to develop solutions to challenges facing the nation.
Earlier today, Wednesday, 18 March 2020, President Ramaphosa and Deputy President David Mabuza met with the leaders of all parties represented in Parliament as part of the call to all South Africans to unite in fighting the pandemic.
The President declared a national state of disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act on Sunday, 15 March 2020.
For tomorrow, members of the media are invited to a photo opportunity and later a media briefing at the conclusion of the meeting as follows:
Date: 19 March 2020
Time: 09h30 (Media to arrive at 08h30)
Venue: Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, Tshwane
Note to Media: In heeding the call of prohibiting a gathering of more than a hundred (100) people, ONLY 30 media practitioners will be allowed to attend and cover the meeting on a first come first served basis. Enquiries can be directed to Shadi Baloyi on 072 571 6415
Enquiries:
Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President
Cell: 072 854 5707
