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South Africans show their appreciation for number 1 with #CyrilFridays
South Africans took to social media to thank the president for his leadership during the Covid-19 crisis.
South Africa captain Siya Kolis with President Cyril Ramaphosa after the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup last year. AFP/File/Phill Magakoe
The hilarious ending to Thursday night’s national address which saw South African President Cyril Ramaphosa struggle to secure his mask on his face turned into quite the wave of positivity on Friday morning when countrymen and women from all backgrounds took to social media to share their messages of appreciation for Ramaphosa under the hashtag #CyrilFridays.
A common thread in the messages seemed to be an appreciation for the way the president has handled himself during this time of crisis and the tireless work that he and his team have put into meeting the challenge presented by Covid-19 since it first landed on our shores.
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#CyrilFridays She must be a source of encouragement 💗 pic.twitter.com/XYyEWPA6Xt
— _Gwynnevere_ (@Canvasguru) April 24, 2020
Pleased #CyrilFridays is out-trending #CyrilMaskChallenge because my abiding memory of last night is @PresidencyZA's leadership & calm authority. The mask 'wardrobe malfunction' made us laugh but in the nicest possible way, relieving stress & reminding us that we're all human pic.twitter.com/JHBTrkztKZ
— Michael Markovitz (@mmarkovitz) April 24, 2020
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“Leadership is an action, not a position.” – Donald McGannon
Fellow South Africans, we are led. 🥺👏🏾 Thank you Mr President @CyrilRamaphosa. Thank you. 🥺🇿🇦 #CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/T74q48t40b
— Hulisani Ravele (@HulisaniRavele) April 24, 2020
Mr president, you have risen to the challenge during a difficult time. You have navigated a complex situation while uniting your people. There is still a long road to go and it’s not going to get any easier. Because you have our backs, we have yours. #CyrilFridays
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) April 24, 2020
Jokes Aside! So Far, This Man Has Spent Almost His Entire Presidential Term Fixing Our Nation 🙏🏾 We Are Led Here! #CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/om4aVadigf
— uMashonisa_ZA (@uMashonisa_ZA) April 24, 2020
To the man in the hot seat, we salute you, we support you, we're praying for you! May God continue to give you wisdom in all your dealings! Proud to be South African, with you at the helm ⛴🦸♂️
#CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/smrOXiLBOe— Eileen Gelderbloem (@LadyEilaRose) April 24, 2020
Many question your love for the country, for your people, for the movement, but time & circumstances had reveal. Now you don’t sleep on behalf of 54 Million, you’re worried about what they eat, their health, their finances & employment. We Salute You, Me President #CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/aSdqCDDPLG
— Ham&Cheese (@HumYic) April 24, 2020
My President, My God continue to give you strength and wisdom to lead the people of South Africa, I appreciate you. It's not an easy task leading a nation more especially during this period, but you have shown great leadership. We Thank you Sir✊ #CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/nRgFDsFo0w
— Mathapelo (@MKgakwa) April 24, 2020
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The messages on #CyrilFridays got me like: pic.twitter.com/LSbzwswWWh
— VoteANC2024 (@NoncebaMhlauli) April 24, 2020
There's nothing as appealing as a man that steps up during a crisis and takes control of a situation while making others feel safe. Even more appealing is when the same man can make you laugh … you definitely did that last night with your little masquerade 😉#CyrilFridays
— Bianca van Wyk (@BiancavanWyk16) April 24, 2020
Never knew i could have a crush on a President 🤭 lobaba kodwa 😍😍#CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/757TOBkoqZ
— 𝙽𝚘1 𝙼𝚊𝚕𝚞𝚖𝚎𝚔𝚊𝚣𝚒 (@malum_kazi) April 24, 2020
Awww you guys are actually being so nice for a change. This is the content I signed up for #CyrilFridays pic.twitter.com/sfCSLcJHdj
— Gugulethu (@Lethu009) April 24, 2020
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Dear President @CyrilRamaphosa, in this difficult time where leaders are supposed to be leading, you're setting the example for the world. We are grateful, we are led. 🙏❤🇿🇦#CyrilFridays
— Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) April 24, 2020
While all this is going on, Ramaphosa is on a whirlwind tour of sites identified as Covid-19 facilities in the Gauteng province.
These include the quarantine facility at the Nasrec Expo Centre, the Johannesburg Central Food Bank and the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital.
This after he announced on Thursday evening that the lockdown will be eased from the start of May, with five levels set out to guide activities based on the level of risk.
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