President to consult political parties on lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa is meeting this morning, Wednesday 20 May 2020, with leaders of political parties represented in Parliament to discuss the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic and matters related to the national lockdown.

This virtual meeting will be the third consultative meeting the President will be holding with leaders of political parties on this public health challenge.

The President has held a series of meetings and consultation with leaders across various sectors of society since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that the national effort to combat the crisis is inclusive and enjoys the support of all stakeholder groups.

Public enquiries: Presidential Hotline 17737
COVID19 Specific enquiries: NICD Hotline 0800 0029 999


Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President on media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria