Honour the memory of Nelson Mandela by uniting against Covid-19: Parliament

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Parliament has called on South Africans to stand together in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 which has decimated the economy

Cape Town - Parliament has called on South Africans to stand together in the fight against the spread of Covid-19 as they remember former President Nelson Mandela.It said in a statement that the spread of Covid-19 has decimated lives and the economy, it was time for the nation to stand together.

“This period, which had a devastating effect on the economy and the livelihoods of many in our country, requires that we stand socially distanced from each other but side-by-side while we continue to stop the spread of infection,” said Parliament.“The choices we make individually, and collectively, should reflect our hope that we will win this fight against this virus.

“The post-coronavirus period will require all of us to find ways to recover our economy, to reinstate the lost livelihoods of the majority and to continue our efforts of bringing about a just and equitable society,” it added.

 

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