Centralised risk management is still not the solution

The hallmark of the South African government’s Covid-19 response has been centralisation of risk management. It has favoured one-size-fits-all solutions to the economy, education, religion, medication, vaccinations, to a significant extent protocols at medical facilities, and more.   Tonight’s announcement of adjusted level four lockdown continues down this road, keeping government decision-making at the centre of the pandemic response. Yet, the results of centralised risk management results so far have been dismal.   For many people, level four is not enough, and they will take […]