Capt Carla Prinsloo, the spokesman for the Ermelo Police, issued a stark warning to all people contemplating travelling over the Easter weekend.

According to her, multiple essential businesses will close their doors over the Easter-period.

Police have acquired information that some employees who live in different provinces, are considering going home for the weekend.

She issued a stark warning that police will not allow any inter-provincial travel nor any non-essential travel.

Travelling between towns and/or cities to visit relatives/friends is not permitted.

“There will be several police checkpoints set-up countrywide to ensure people comply with the regulations as stipulated in the Disaster Management Act.

“This is not the time to be sneaking away on a holiday, visiting families or friends or needlessly driving around without any reasonable grounds.”

“People should please adhere to these regulations, compliance is crucial to avoid the spread of Covid-19.”

According to her, the only exceptions will be for essential-travel as well as funerals.

For more information regarding funeral regulations, read the article HERE

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