Government’s early-lockdown precision has vanished, as it appears to have abandoned its responsibility to lead
When President Cyril Ramaphosa opened the alcohol tap last month, cooperative governance minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma sent a warning that it must not be a free-for-all – meaning that citizens must drink responsibly.
As Ramaphosa announced a further relaxation of lockdown regulations on Wednesday night, Dlamini-Zuma’s warning came to mind again. It appears as if the government has itself adopted a free-for-all approach when it comes to managing the Covid-19 pandemic. Make no mistake, there is no silver bullet to the conundrum of saving lives and preserving livelihoods, but the president’s announcement that the further opening – if not complete opening – of the economy suggests the government is now absolving itself of its responsibility to lead...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Times Select content.
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