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South Africa:
State Abuses Could Match the Threat of COVID-19 Itself
ISS, 2 April 2020
Within the first days of South Africa's 21-day COVID-19 lockdown, numerous videos emerged allegedly depicting police and soldiers kicking, slapping, whipping and shooting lockdown… Read more »
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South Africa:
Some Lockdown Regulations May Be Invalid Because They Discriminate On the Basis of Race or Are Not Authorised By Law
Daily Maverick, 31 March 2020
It is laudable that the government has taken drastic steps to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. However, this must be done in accordance of the law and by respecting all the… Read more »
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South Africa:
The COVID-19 Crisis Does Not Override the Constitution
Daily Maverick, 1 April 2020
In these extraordinary times, we need to be vigilant about the potential erosion of some freedoms, like freedom of speech and the right to privacy. These should remain sacrosanct… Read more »
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South Africa:
Lockdown - They're Riding Around the Country Hunting the Poor and Vulnerable
Daily Maverick, 31 March 2020
'If they're doing this in leafy Melville, imagine what they're doing in the townships, informal settlements and packed low-income urban areas.' Read more »
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South Africa:
Security Force Attacks During COVID-19 Lockdown Raises Concern - Editors' Forum
SANEF, 28 March 2020
The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) expressed concerns by the number of attacks and harassment of journalists during their coverage in the field, on day one (27… Read more »
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South Africa:
Security Forces Are Waging War On Our Constitutional Democracy
Daily Maverick, 31 March 2020
Giving relatively free rein to the security forces under the cloak of the Covid-19 lockdown is dangerous and a threat to democracy. Read more »
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South Africa:
Lockdown - Calls for Calm After Officer, Guard Arrested for Allegedly Killing Man in Vosloorus
News24Wire, 30 March 2020
Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina has called for calm after an Ekhurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) officer and a security guard were arrested for allegedly killing a man and… Read more »
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South Africa:
The Covid-19 Lockdown Does Not Mean Human Rights Have Been Suspended
Daily Maverick, 30 March 2020
There's a fine line between enforcing the Covid-19 lockdown and violating the human rights of South African citizens. The government would do well to remind itself that… Read more »
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South Africa:
Lockdown - Law Enforcement's Role to Comfort and Reassure, Says Ramaphosa
News24Wire, 30 March 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the role of law enforcement officers and security personnel, who are deployed to keep law and order during the lockdown, is to provide… Read more »
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South Africa:
COVID-19: Police Shut Immigrant-owned Spaza Shops After Minister's Xenophobic Statement
GroundUp, 30 March 2020
Open shops for us to buy locally and obey lockdown, say township residents Read more »
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South Africa:
IPID Investigating After Cops Allegedly Shoot Dead Gauteng Man
News24Wire, 30 March 2020
A 41-year-old man was allegedly shot dead at his home in Vosloorus on Sunday by a member or members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD). Read more »
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South Africa:
Parliament Calls for Cooperation With Police and Security Forces During Coronavirus Covid-19 Lockdown
Govt of SA, 26 March 2020
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson, has called on everyone within the borders of South Africa to work with the police and all security… Read more »
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South Africa:
Lockdown Must Not Lead to Creeping Mass Eviction
New Frame, 30 March 2020
As South Africa navigates the uncharted waters of its lockdown, what it holds for people confined to densely populated and under-serviced shack settlements is of grave concern. Read more »
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South Africa:
A Day of Firsts As SA Makes It Through First Day in Lockdown
News24Wire, 28 March 2020
South Africa has completed its first day in national lockdown and it was a day full of firsts. Read more »
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South Africa:
Johannesburg Cyclist Who Defied Lockdown Arrested
News24Wire, 27 March 2020
A cyclist was arrested on Friday morning for defying the 21-day national lockdown which came into effect at midnight on Thursday. Read more »
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South Africa:
Ramaphosa to Cops - Treat People With Respect
News24Wire, 26 March 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on police officers to treat citizens with respect, compassion and humility during the lockdown, but warned that those who contravene the… Read more »
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South Africa:
COVID-19 - Defence Force to Assist Police With Limiting Movement During Lockdown
News24Wire, 26 March 2020
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will play a support role during the 21-day lockdown, aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus, by assisting the police… Read more »
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South Africa:
Minister Bheki Cele Unpacks Measures By the Police to Enforce the Coronavirus Covid-19 Lockdown
Govt of SA, 25 March 2020
Minister of Police unpacks measures by the police to enforce the national lockdown Read more »