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The government said as South Africans reflected on the accomplishments and challenges of 2020, it was time to cast one’s eyes firmly on new dreams and new possibilities.
Delivering the government’s Christmas message, Deputy President David Mabuza, said even in the face of difficulties, the Christmas period is a time for the renewal of the collective resolve as a nation to unite behind the vision of a cohesive and very inclusive society.
“We are reminded that, as a human race, we must find our common purpose in building a better world that takes care of all people, irrespective of their race, gender, class and social standing,” Mabuza said.
He said there was no doubt that this 2020 Christmas period is no ordinary festive season.
“The Year 2020 has been like no other in the recent past. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought about hardship, disruptions, and pain in our lives.”
Deputy President Mabuza said while significant progress has been made in containing the spread of infections during the first phase of the pandemic, the current resurgence and rise in infections demand a collective commitment and adherence to all Covid-19 protocols and regulations.
“We cannot afford to be complacent and let our guard down during this difficult period in our lives,” he said.
“As we celebrate Christmas with our families and friends, we must at all times adhere to Covid-19 regulations and protocols to ensure that each one of us takes responsibility to prevent further spread of this disease.”
Mabuza said the government would continue to provide targeted support to key economic sectors to foster recovery and stem the tide of job losses.
“More importantly, the readiness of our health system to deal with the increasing burden of new infections remains a key priority,” he said.
“We are confident that all the necessary preparations and interventions are in place to contain the spread of infections and set our country on a recovery path. It is now in our hands as a society to play our part in reversing the spread of the disease and the loss of lives.”
