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COVID-19 still impacting medical and traditional circumcision in the Eastern Cape

By Luvuyo Mehlwana, May 26, 2021

Posted in: COVID-19, Eastern Cape, Latest, Men's Health

The COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions have disrupted both traditional male circumcisions and voluntary male circumcisions in the Eastern Cape. Luvuyo Mehlwana reports.

COVID-19 still impacting medical and traditional circumcision in the Eastern Cape

COVID-19: Constitutional Conundrums as lockdown court challenges mount

By Ektaa Deochand, Tendai Mafuma and Mbalenhle Baduza, June 11, 2020

Posted in: Latest

A recent Pretoria High Court judgment declared the regulations under South Africa’s lockdown alert levels 3 and 4 invalid and unconstitutional. This case may well be overturned on appeal, but provides a critical opportunity for government to redirect and base its decision-making processes on transparency and participation.

Tags: Cogta constitution COVID-19 COVID-19 regulations Disaster Management Act lockdown National State of Disaster Parliament Parliamentary oversight. National Coronavirus Command Council