IFP President, Velenkosi Hlabisa has described the year 2020 as the most difficult in more ways than one, owing to the outbreak of coronavirus and its impact.

In his message, Hlabisa said Covid-19 created extremely difficult economic circumstances, where many families were left destitute due to the surge of the pandemic.

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‘We are mindful of the fact that many families lost their incomes and even their homes. We should continue extending a hand of solidarity and support to a neighbour in need,’ he said.

‘I wish to thank every South African who proactively cares for our nation, particularly the medical staff on the frontlines of the battle against Covid-19, and law enforcement agencies who continue to work hard.

‘I must equally thank the faith-based organisations and every non-governmental organisation that continue to provide both resources and hope,’ he said.

Hlabisa added that South Africans have proven time and again that they can overcome dire circumstances.

‘We remain a resilient nation. This in itself is remarkable, however, we still have a lot left to prove in the fight against Covid-19.

‘The mutated strain of this virus is now wreaking havoc on families and a healthcare system already under strain.

‘I must convey my sincerest condolences to every family that has lost their loved ones due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I therefore call on each and every one of us to recommit ourselves to sanitising, social distancing and to the wearing of masks.

‘In this new year we need to prove ourselves capable of halting the onward march of Covid-19, excising the cancer of corruption from our body of politics and boldly re-evaluating and rebuilding our economy,’ added Hlabisa.

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