“Dr Pillay did something that should raise red flags in our constitutional democracy. It is not simply that he accused this globally-renowned scientist from making false allegations without compelling evidence for his case. Dr Pillay went further.
The academy said it viewed Pillay’s actions as a violation of the right of academic freedom, which included freedom of academic research. “On matters of Covid-19, scientists around the world disagree on things like modelling projections of infection and death rates, as well as the efficacy of full and partial lockdown strategies as mitigating measures. This is, after all, a novel coronavirus and nobody has perfect knowledge on the course and effects of the disease on human populations.
This Prof Glenda Gray & her supporters must chill. She can express her views but also know that while she is paid by the govt, she is under the command & discipine of the govt. If she wants to be a free agent, she must leave govt. This has the Our_DA written all over it
I'm curious
when politicians lost the intellectual game, that happens more often than not, this is what happens tantrums and suspensions,
We are tired of reading about this person, this news is old last week already
She is complaining about not being able to buy underwear and sandals
Politians: it's regulations Scientists: its rubbish
Well done Assaf for standing up to the politicians
Shame on the MRCza for choosing political compliance over scientific debate
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