Day 29 Lockdown

24 April 2020

Today has been a collective sigh of relief from all over. Last night our President addressed us with a PLAN! Now we at least have a roadmap moving forward.

The following is beautifully written by Herman Le Roux!

“The speech our President delivered tonight will go down in history!

This is why.

He gave the reasons;
He explained the process;
He acknowledged all challenges;
He proposed solutions;
He showed compassion;
He did not make it about him;
He told us why;
He showed us how;
He understands the effect;
He grasps the facts;
He listens to science;
He shows humanity;

He is not moved by fear, hate, misinformation, glory, self love, fake information or emotion. He is moved by fact. Controlled, calculated compassionate facts.

His five staged plan is a logistical giant that I hope he gets the support for he needs. It is clear he fully grasps all aspects and considers everything.

This was arguably the most significant speech delivered in South Africa in 25 years, and one of the greatest ever. Comparable to the great speeches of all time.

President Ramaphosa is not like any of his predecessors, and will make a mark not only as a great leader, whether or not you like him or not, but as a world leader. You have to admit that he is a very intelligent man, with compassion and controlled dignity.

Tonight you have nothing but my utmost, deserved respect.

Go rest. You are tired.

I do not think any speech in recent times by any world leader is comparable to this.

I will do my part as you asked, not instructed, asked, in a dignified and humble manner.

Thank you.

(and the way you put the mask over your eyes at the end shows me you still have some humour, which is beautiful)