Large gatherings might make political sense, but the science is lacking

03 October 2021 - 00:00 By Sunday Times Editorial

We are all in agreement that South Africans are tired of the lockdown. We want our freedoms back. We want to explore the great outdoors, have braais with friends and family, go to public parks and beaches, watch our favourite sports teams at the stadium, return to places of worship, pack restaurants, taverns and bars, and travel without being restricted...

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