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51 arrested in Middelburg since the weekend for lockdown transgressions

There’s no sleep for the police during lockdown.

Since this past weekend 51 people were arrested:

  • A total of 12 foreign nationals were arrested in Rockdale for operating illegal shops.
  • Five people were arrested in Aerorand on Saturday for hosting a party.
  • One taxi driver in Doornkop and one taxi driver in Mhluzi were arrested for overloading.
  • Altogether 13 illegal immigrants were arrested while all other arrests were failure to confine under the Covid-19 regulations.

 

Residents are warned that they will be arrested for driving any vehicle with more than three occupants.

“Only three people are allowed inside cars, no more,” Captain Khanyesile Zwane warned.

She said parents driving around with the excuse of buying their children snacks, will also not be tolerated.

“Sweets and chips and sherbet and alien sour spray is not essential,” Captain Zwane warns.

Captain Zwane also has a stern warning for CPF members driving around with CPF stickers and magnets, and colored lights on their vehicles.

“No CPF activities are allowed, CPF members driving around with CPF stickers or magnets as well as colored lights on their cars must remove them immediately until the lockdown is lifted, they do not have special privileges, the police will act against any CPF member who fails to comply with the order,” Captain Zwane said.

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Gerhard Rheeder

I have been a journalist for two decades, with numerous awards to my credit, both in photography and writing. A brief stint as researcher in the opposition offices of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, honed my skills as specialist local government reporter, covering crime and courts.
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