SA state’s response to Covid-19 gets a huge thumbs-up

President Cyril Ramaphosa waves after addressing the media on the stairs of the Union Buildings after engaged certain political parties and business leaders amid the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Image: Masi Losi

If there is one word that sums up the national reaction to government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, it’s “surprise”.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s swift action last week has been widely praised, even if only cautiously in some quarters.

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