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lockdown regulations

Omphemetse S Sibanda

Opinionistas

We are not alone: US courts are also grappling with challenges to lockdown regulations

By Omphemetse S Sibanda

Mpiyakhe Dhlamini

Opinionistas

SA’s ban on alcohol will prove more damaging than alcohol itself

By Mpiyakhe Dhlamini

Pierre de Vos

Opinionistas

Lockdown regulation judgment is flawed, but so is government’s ‘means justifies the ends’ defence

By Pierre de Vos

Kris Dobie

Opinionistas

As a rule, I follow the rules – but what happens when the rules don’t make sense?

By Kris Dobie

Nkosinathi Geja

Opinionistas

Opening up of churches: An opportunity and a burden

By Nkosinathi Geja

Wayne Duvenage

Opinionistas

Municipal Management Mindlessness – The new big crisis

By Wayne Duvenage

Gabriella Razzano

Opinionistas

Covid-19 — why a mysterious disease shouldn’t result in mysterious decisions

By Gabriella Razzano

Chris Roper

Opinionistas

An open Whatsapp message to President Ramaphosa: 'Dude, it's not fair'

By Chris Roper

Pierre de Vos

Opinionistas

Some lawyers think they are above the law when it comes to lockdown

By Pierre de Vos

Leandri Hattingh

Opinionistas

Covid-19: Restricting dog walking, exercise and alcohol could be detrimental to mental health

By Leandri Hattingh

Pierre de Vos

Opinionistas

Some lockdown regulations may be invalid because they discriminate on the basis of race or are not authorised by law

By Pierre de Vos