The MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison in Mpumalanga, Ms Gabisile Shabalala, called on communities in a press release of today, to adhere to Covid-19 regulations, following the high number of crashes that took place over the weekend. She said those who fail to comply, should be arrested. According to Ms Shabalala, thess numbers occurred in the first weekend just after the country had been placed on Alert Level 2. She added that this indicates that people are not adhering to the rules. According to the statement, the province recorded 48 crashes in three days with at least nine fatalities, 54 serious injuries and 46 minor injuries. Most of these crashes took place at night. “Despite the easing of the measures, communities need to be cautioned that the virus is still there, therefore they need to continue adhering to regulations.“ “The easing of lock down was done to open up the economy, but it does not mean people can do as they please. “Many lives are lost due to negligence and violation of rules. “As much as we try not to lose many lives through the Covid-19 virus, we should not add into these numbers with road crashes.” She concluded by saying that is why police must arrest those who are found drinking in public, those who drive under the influence of alcohol and those who go to or operate alcohol outlets during restricted times.
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