'SA could have 1500 coronavirus cases in a few days': Ramaphosa warns of invisible enemy

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Johannesburg - President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday warned that South Africa could have more than 1 500 confirmed coronavirus cases within the next few days.

"We are placing confidence and trust in all of you. In a few days, we could be at over 1 500. Our task is to minimise the infection rate," he told the soldiers. “It is unprecedented in our history to have a 21-day lockdown. Go out and wage the war against an invisible enemy, the coronavirus,” said Ramaphosa.

“You are the defender of the lives of our people, their health and their well being. Tonight, you begin the most important mission of your calling as soldiers. Your mission is to restore the lives of the people of South Africa, that is what you are called upon to do, to work with our police.

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