The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) and the Health and Community Safety departments have remained steadfast in their enforcement of by-law operations in Mabopane and Mamelodi.

Pretoria Rekord reports that the stakeholders clamped down on non-compliant businesses on Tuesday.

TMPD spokesperson Isaac Mahamba says metro police conducted a successful operation verifying the compliance of supermarkets.

“Five undocumented immigrants were arrested [and] one person was arrested for employing immigrants,” he says.

He says health and fire inspectors issued several infringement fines.

“Three supermarkets were closed for non-compliance with fire brigade regulations,” he adds.

Another business compliance operation was also conducted in Nellmapius.

“The operation was successfully conducted, five spaza shops were visited and inspected for business compliance.”

He says 11 Section 56 infringement notices were issued to businesses that did not comply, and goods were confiscated.

Mahamba says these operations play a crucial role in clamping down on businesses selling counterfeit and expired goods, to secure the safety of the community. He adds that these operations will be conducted daily.

According to the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, businesses selling counterfeit or expired goods are liable to fines and closure, as these goods pose a significant risk to public health.

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