The government's decision to impose Level 4 lockdown regulations was procedurally fair. The SCA dismissed an application by a group of Cape Town residents, who challenged the constitutionality of the lockdown regulations. The court found the NCCC's policy decision to be valid. The government's decision to impose Level 4 lockdown regulations was made in a procedurally fair manner and in terms of a "rational decision-making process". Hearing an appeal of a Western Cape High Court ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed an application by a group of concerned residents, who challenged the lawfulness of the establishment of the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) and the validity of the lockdown rules.