President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation during the evening of 21 April regarding additional economic and social relief measures.

These measures form part of the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Ramaphosa will address the nation this evening – Tuesday, 21 April 2020 – on additional economic and social relief measures that form part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/BlJvxpFCly

— Presidency | South Africa  (@PresidencyZA) April 21, 2020

Ramaphosa’s address flows from recent deliberations at Cabinet, the National Coronavirus Command Council, the President’s Coordinating Council and the National Economic Development and Labour Council among others.

The Presidency is expected to announce the time of the address during the course of the day.

The address will be broadcast on radio, television and streamed live.

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