President Cyril Ramaphosa said the fight against COVID-19 has exposed deep poverty and inequality in the country.
"This freedom day we find ourselves engaged in a struggle that has thrown into sharp focus the poverty and inequality that still defines our society. The coronavirus pandemic forces us to confront this reality.
"Parliament says it's disappointing that some are not joining the fight by breaking lockdown restrictions.It also says it's regrettable that some law enforcement officers allegedly abused their power.it says all citizens have an equal chance of survival, during and beyond this pandemic.
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