Businesses that violate COVID-19 rules will be fined 5,000 rand



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This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night tightened regulations to minimize super-spreader events this holiday season.

FILE: Police Minister Bheki Cele releases first quarter crime statistics for 2020/2021 at a press conference on August 14, 2020. Image: GCIS

JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Bheki Cele has warned that companies that violate COVID-19 protocols will be fined 5,000 rand.

It has issued the warning after President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday night tightened regulations to minimize super-spreader events this holiday season.

READ MORE: Ramaphosa’s Full Speech on Holiday Season COVID-19 Restrictions

Only 100 people are allowed for indoor gatherings, while a maximum of 250 people are allowed for outdoor celebrations.

Nobody can consume alcohol in public spaces while the consumption of alcohol in the place in authorized establishments is restricted to 10 pm.

Cele said that strong measures will be taken against companies that do not comply.

“If you repeat, we suspend your business for three months. To people who are breaking the law, we will take care of their administration to tell them that their establishments are in danger of being closed. “

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