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IN DEPTH: What does a COVID-19 National State of Disaster mean for rights?

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A heavy onus rests on our leaders to see us through the COVID-19 pandemic, yet this pandemic also calls on all of us to be active participants during this state of disaster and beyond. This includes making sure that constitutional rights are not disproportionately eroded in the process, writes Ektaa Deochand and Mbalenhle Baduza.

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IN DEPTH: What does a COVID-19 National State of Disaster mean for rights?

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