In the eye of a quarantine storm
Friday, March 27, 2020
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.
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...