The current video is circulating via +26377934930 WhatsApp group, shows the face of President Cyril Ramaphosa full of great anger about what was happening in South Africa, has said, I want to make it clear that we will take action to protect every person from the threat of violence, bullying, robbery and looting.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will deploy the South African Defence Force and bolster security measures to end violent riots and looting in the country. Ramaphosa says, they will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute those who perpetrate these actions and will ensure that they face the full might of our law.
In a national address on Monday evening (12 July), Ramaphosa said that the past weekend has seen acts of public violence rarely seen in the history of South Africa’s democracy.
Property has been destroyed, shops have been looted, citizens threatened, and people have died, he said.
Despite these arrests, Ramaphosa said that this violence has continued in these areas and threatens to spill over to provinces.
Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of the South African Defence Force (SADF) personnel in support of the operations of the South African Police Service (SAPS).
“We will restore calm and order so that we can get on with the task of rebuilding this country and creating a better life for its people.”
