Over 50 infringement notices for various offences were issued to several businesses in Hatfield and Pretoria Central during a recent by-law operation.

The operation, conducted on February 13, saw members of the TMPD’s By-law Specialised Unit seek to send a strong message to fellow businesses in the area that non-compliance will be penalised.

A total of 29 Section 56 infringement notices were issued for various offences.

In the CBD, 17 infringement notices were issued to non-compliant businesses for violations including the Business Act, Fire Brigade Services By-law, Tshwane Solid Waste By-law, and the National Environmental Management Act, among others.

The operation continued in Hatfield, where 12 infringement notices were issued to non-compliant businesses. Contraventions of various city by-laws included contravention and prohibition notices for Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, the Business Act, and the Fire Brigade By-law.

Electricity was disconnected at one business owing the city R22 800; however, it was restored after full payment.

Marijuana was seized from another business.

An owner at another establishment will face legal action for contravening the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.

“It’s really heart-breaking to see such young people who left their homes to come study and build their futures, drinking and clubbing. There needs to be a serious, honest national conversation about this growing pandemic and what it is doing to our youth,” Tshwane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya said.

Moya said that the Hatfield operation came about after receiving several noise complaints from the University of Pretoria (UP) regarding noise and club overcrowding.

“I think the trick is to keep putting pressure on these areas. There are community members who have also raised concerns regarding the noise levels. What we have observed is your normal nightlife, but because this is a university precinct, it brings chaos we have to alert these club owners to,” Moya said.

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It’s really heartbreaking to see such young people who left their homes to come study and build their futures, drinking and clubbing.

There needs to be a serious, honest national conversation about this growing pandemic and what it is doing to our youth. pic.twitter.com/6EFVRFF64q

— Dr Nasiphi Moya (@nasiphim) February 12, 2026

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