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In delivering his Freedom Day address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reminded all South Africans that although we face challenging times, “we are firm in our resolve to change our society for the better & emerge from this crisis stronger than before.” Watch his full address below: #COVID19 | President @CyrilRamaphosa delivers the keynote address to mark #FreedomDay under theme: "Solidarity and Triumph of the Human Spirit in these Challenging Times" #StayHome https://t.co/9uTyEaOnXF — Presidency | South

New Covid-19 infections in the country has jumped by a staggering 247, taking the total positive cases to 4 793. The death toll is now 90.

The United Nations Human Rights Office says South Africa has created a “toxic lockdown culture” through heavy-handed and aggressive implementation by law enforcement.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to keep their arms locked together in defence against the global Covid-19 pandemic, reminding citizens that the country has known far worse and prevailed.

Outbreaks among essential workers have led to the Western Cape overtaking Gauteng as the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa.

WATCH: RAMAPHOSA’S FREEDOM DAY MESSAGE AND VIRTUAL RENDITION OF ANTHEM

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