In the eye of a quarantine storm

Dr Lemogang Kwape (in white shirt) minister of Health and Wellness at the IHS quarantine  PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Dr Lemogang Kwape (in white shirt) minister of Health and Wellness at the IHS quarantine PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

A visibly angry woman arrives at IDM quarantine site fuming. “They can’t do this to my brother. No! My brother can’t sleep here waitse,” she shouts to everyone who is listening, as she walks from her car to the people sparsely standing by the barbed fence, all in face masks.

But the scene is sombre and sobering, she is unsure whom to approach. There is a heavy police presence. As she quickly does the math, she realises that this is not a place to cause a scene. She has walked into a much bigger and graver scene.

She fiddles with her phone, as if to recollect herself before walking to one of the women sitting quietly in the dark. She is politely directed to speak to one of the women standing by the fence. After a brief conversation, the woman stands still and stares at the fence.

Editor's Comment
Let’s get the constitutional amendment right

Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...

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