South Africa: Lockdown - Mixed Reaction From Spiritual Leaders to Relaxed Rules for Religious Gatherings

There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) is "extremely happy" with the announcement but the Jesuit Institute is confused by the decision, given the spate of new infections linked to churches abroad.

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