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Police officers infected with Covid-19 – Sitole
The commissioner said the department issued safety protocols and instructions for its members nationwide, and violations are considered misconduct. The department will strengthen its internal processes to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
“When they are on duty, they must put on the masks. We would be delighted to receive reports if you do not comply with these instructions, ”Sitole said.
Cele said that more than 16,000 officers have contracted the coronavirus and 215 have died from conditions related to Covid-19.
Protests of September 23 – Cele
Cele said police will be on high alert during the # 23SeptemberCleanSA protests. Protesters will demonstrate at the internal affairs offices on undocumented foreigners in South Africa.
“If the protest is about foreign nationals, that carries the danger of being xenophobic. In SA, everyone has the right to march unarmed. We will be watching the protests and we hope they are peaceful and do not ignite xenophobic sentiments. “
Firearms licenses – Sitole
Sitole said the firearms license renewal process was not interrupted by the shutdown.
“The firearms licensing offices are operational. Those whose firearm licenses are expiring can approach those offices. During the lockdown there is a certain flexibility that we exercise because some people were unable to renew. We treat each case on its individual merits. “
Liquor regulations – Cele
The minister said it is up to the liquor board to take action against owners of liquor establishments who violate regulations.
“It is the owners and managers who are arrested and taken through the processes. The people who are there let themselves go and the alcohol does not leave the premises. We report to the liquor board and it is up to them to take the law further, but we open a criminal record. “
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