We are led by a man who has dropped the ball, and stands on the touchline

19 July 2020 - 00:04 By barney mthombothi

President Cyril Ramaphosa's speech last Sunday on the lockdown was somewhat betwixt and between. He sent out mixed messages and thus left us confused. For instance, he imposed a curfew and banned the sale of alcohol to curb the rocketing spread of Covid-19, while at the same time allowing taxis to carry full loads on short trips. It was typical Ramaphosa, always careful not to antagonise powerful lobbies...

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