Ramaphosa calls on congregants to observe health protocols over Easter 'We are still in the shadow of a deadly pandemic' 01 April 2021 - 15:55 The Easter message of hope, courage and triumph over darkness was deeply inspiring during the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/Thai Noipho President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all congregants attending religious services during the Easter weekend to do so safely by observing public health protocols including social distancing, wearing masks and washing their hands or sanitising. “This is also a time when large numbers of travellers will be on our roads, and I call on those who will be making journeys at this time to travel safely and obey the rules of the road,” Ramaphosa said on Thursday afternoon.