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South Africans do not seem to be impressed with the idea of not kissing their partners.
Cyril Ramaphosa is congratulated by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma at the 54th ANC conference in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP / Mujahid Safodien
South Africans have taken to social media to mock President Cyril Ramaphosa’s no-kissing rule.
In his address to the nation on Wednesday evening, Ramaphosa said that as some areas entered level 3 lockdown restrictions, people should practise social distancing.
“Kissing will be a thing of the past,” he said, much to the amusement of South Africans, who have taken to social media to comment on the rule.
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema asked: “What if Minister Dlamini Zuma says we must hug and kiss tomorrow?”
What if Minister @DlaminiZuma says we must hug and kiss tomorrow?🤔 pic.twitter.com/IOP5X7TqH9
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) May 13, 2020
This after, in an earlier address, Ramaphosa announced cigarettes would be sold under level 4, only for Dlamini-Zuma to announce a continued ban following consultations with the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC).
These were some of the reactions on social media:
It's possible pic.twitter.com/iaSHBbqlJi
— Diego_Chuene (@Diegochuene) May 13, 2020
no kissing? mxm. kinda had big plans for my crush and I 💔
— Singo 🪬 (@Masindiii) May 14, 2020
Kissing and hugging is a thing of the past said President, so no more affection!! 😏😏😏
— Slondiwe (@Slondiw15170252) May 14, 2020
No kissing baby, no touching baby q https://t.co/fli2DyQYvT
— Lettie Balesamang (@sativa_lettie) May 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/saintkham/status/1260869783542775808
https://twitter.com/yf_zan/status/1260860231506186241
No kissing No hugging, seriously guys???
— Masixole (@Masixol84365388) May 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/bbymotherfvcker/status/1260848918306402304
People are asking me " what was is the family meeting about yesterday?" lapho nami angazi anyway he said no kissing lol pic.twitter.com/KJoV2Mwzfv
— Mthoko🌈 (@MtkGumede) May 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/Zickie_S/status/1260840236965396480
No kissing and hugging ? Personally I think Cyril is doing the lords work and stopping me from getting pregnant
— Danielle (@Dee_VG) May 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/NkosivumileDuma/status/1260835291985850368
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