Religious groups seek protection from future lockdown bans

Religious groups plan to continue with court action, despite a relaxation of lockdown rules.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this week  that faith-based gatherings are now allowed, but with a limit of 50 people indoors, and 100 in outdoor venues.

Freedom of Religion South Africa lodged papers in the high court in Johannesburg last week.

The group is seeking safeguards against future bans of religious gatherings.

Michael Swain is Freedom of Religion South Africa’s executive director.

He joined us via Skype.

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