Traffic volumes slow between Gauteng and Mpumalanga (Gallery)

The roadblock held between Gauteng and Mpumalanga on Saturday, May 9 was very quiet.

The window period for interprovincial travel has ended and traffic volumes have slowed down.

Also read: Covid-19: Over 19 000 vehicles stopped in Mpumalanga over five days

The movement of people to other provinces was permitted from May 1 to 7.

This arrangement was to allow people who were in lockdown in other provinces, other than where they reside or work, to return to their respective provinces. Interprovincial movement was once again prohibited from May 8.

Also read: Covid-19: Mbalula urges caution as the grace period for interprovincial travel draws to a close

Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Gabisile Shabalala called on taxi drivers to obey the rules and urged all taxi operators to ensure that no passengers are allowed inside their vehicles without face masks.

“Government is working around the clock to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus, and in order for us to win everyone must respect the measures put in place to eradicate the pandemic.

“Therefore, those who disobey the law should face the consequences of their behaviour,” said Shabalala.

For law enforcement officers, the restriction on interprovincial travel is as clear as black and white again, following the conclusion of the window period from May 1 to 7. Gallery – Scenes from this morning’s roadblock:

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