SA COVID-19 TOLL - 1170 confirmed cases! via 24liveblog
He was speaking on behalf of Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who was not present at the press conference due to other engagements.
Earlier Western Cape Premier Alan Winde confirmed that the two people who died from Covid-19 related illnesses were a 28-year-old and a 48-year-old woman. These two deaths took place as the country has been placed on a national lockdown with South Africans expected to stay at home. Only essential businesses remain open.
Ramaphosa said the SANDF should ensure that once the 21 days were over, South Africa will be able to bounce back. He said this was a mercy and life-giving mission.
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