Government's Covid-19 regulations on gatherings are discriminating against the church of God

I am of a view that Covid-19 regulations are designed for a specific purpose against certain groups of individuals and movements. This is evident in our government's intentional exercising of double standards when it comes with dealing with issues of the law. From my observation of current affairs, the following is my analysis:

24 June 2021
At the height of the Covid-19 third wave in Gauteng, supporters of ANC's suspended secretary-general Ace Magashule organised an event that was reportedly attended by more than 100 people. It is worth noting that the court hearing was held completely virtually. So because there was no court presence, this means the rally was for personal interests. According to an article by Daily Maverick, the event organizers did not obtain the required permit BUT The Johannesburg Metro Police Department closed four streets around the court but deleted its tweeted instructions for traffic diversion when asked whether this was legal. This was in level 3 where Covid-19 regulations allowed for outdoor gatherings of only 100 people. The big question is: Was the event a super-spreader?. We don't know.

25 June 2021
Members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) gathered in Pretoria to demand Russian and Chinese created vaccines to be authorised by SAHPRA and distributed to South Africans. It has been reported that over 2000 people were in attendance at the march. What we know is that the police, according to News24, did not take action against the large group of protesters because they wanted to avoid a "chaotic situation". That was in Level 03. The big question is: Was the event a super-spreader?. We don't know.

29 June 2021
President Jacob Zuma is found guilty of contempt of court, sentenced to 15 months in jail. Since then, Zuma's supporters have been camping outside his home to protect and support him. However, it is important to know that under Alert Level 4 regulations published on Monday morning, Any person who attends a faith based, religious, social, political or cultural gathering and who KNOWS and ought reasonably to have KNOWN or suspected that it is prohibited, commits an offence. As from today, Zuma's supporters present in Nkandla will probably increase as we approach Zuma's last day as a free man. The big question is: Are this gatherings super-spreaders?. We don't know.

WHAT WE KNOW IS:

04 July 2021
We are not going to church because gatherings are prohibited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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