Appeal against judge’s scathing ruling is likely because the government refuses to name its mistakes
Over a fortnight ago President Cyril Ramaphosa admitted that some of the actions taken by the government in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic had been “contradictory” and “poorly explained”, and their enforcement sometimes “inconsistent and too harsh”.
In an address that announced that SA would move to alert level 3 after two months of lockdown, the president did not identify which of the state’s various controversial regulations he was referring to, but did promise that the actions taken by the state were aimed at safeguarding the lives of all South Africans.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NDZ could still win as lockdown ruling ‘likely to be overturned on appeal’Constitutional experts, including Thuli Madonsela, believe that the ruling which found the lockdown regulations unconstitutional is likely to fold under scrutiny from a higher court.
Read more »
Mayor Masina never attempted to resign – ANC EkurhuleniThe ANC in Ekurhuleni says its chairperson and mayor Mzwandile Masina explained the rationale behind his tweets and offered an apology for 'where he erred.'
Read more »
Lockdown judgment should have been more concise and persuasive: legal expertsThe Pretoria high court judgment which has declared lockdown levels 3 and 4 regulations invalid and unconstitutional, lacks specific detail on the irrationality of the rules, legal experts have warned
Read more »
Questions over ‘lack of medical help’ for homeless peopleThe Community Chest has decried an alleged lack of help for homeless people who it said needed urgent medical assistance after contracting Covid-19. CapeTimesSA
Read more »
JOHN DLUDLU: Chance to reconfigure economy should not be wastedThe coronavirus crisis is a wonderful opportunity to reconfigure and modernise the economy 🔒
Read more »
JOHN DLUDLU: Chance to reconfigure economy should not be wastedThe coronavirus crisis is a wonderful opportunity to reconfigure and modernise the economy 🔒
Read more »