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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. ....
Beaches a pillar of the tourism industry In his founding affidavit, Great Brak River Business Forum chairperson Willem de Wet said Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma failed to provide substantiating reasons for her decision to close beaches, as well as the evidence it was based on. The lockdown already had a devastating impact on the economy and limiting economic and tourism activity in the Garden Route would likely exacerbate this, De Wet argued. The tourism, travel and accommodation industry in the Garden Route is enormously dependent upon the peak tourist season, namely December festive season, each year to provide the financial boon that is required to sustain those businesses through the rest of the year, he said. ....