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If a mask is not worn in a public area and other lockdown regulations are violated in Pretoria and its surrounding areas, violators of the law will pay a minimum fine of R1000.
The city of Tshwane has vowed to force its citizens to wear masks in public or stand up to the law.
Karen Meyer, a member of the mayor’s committee for community safety and emergency services, said Wednesday that they will enforce compliance and have a zero-tolerance approach to lockdown regulations.
Meyer said the city will further strengthen and strengthen enforcement, police visibility, communication and awareness.
Zero tolerance
“We will make sure that all people wear masks in public and respect the curfew. We will prevent alcohol-related trauma and enforce alcohol-related bans by focusing on prohibited social gatherings and super broadcast events, ”he said.
Officials from the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) would also monitor public transportation compliance and ensure venues are closed in terms of regulations.
“The TMPD will adopt a zero-tolerance enforcement approach toward compliance in public transportation, prohibited assemblies, and the sale, distribution, and transportation of alcohol and driving under the influence.
“While the updated fine schedule for the Tshwane Judicial District has not yet been received, individuals who do not comply with the regulations can expect a fine or imprisonment of up to six months,” Meyer warned.
Violations in other magisterial districts range from R1500 for not wearing a mask, R5000 for not complying with the national curfew, and R5000 for the sale, dispensing or transportation of liquor.
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“A fine of R1000 will be issued for the consumption of liquor in public places, R5000 for companies that do not close at 8 pm as indicated or exceed the prescribed number of employees and customers allowed in the facilities.
“TMPD’s enforcement approach will be particularly strong on New Years Eve and New Years Day, with several joint operations taking place with City departments and other law enforcement agencies,” Meyer said. .
The city is expected to deploy 1000 officers on New Years Eve and New Years Day, to join the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the national and provincial traffic police.
Meyer said his specific focus would be on areas known for large, spontaneous New Years gatherings.
“Permanent traffic checkpoints at all points of entry into the city will be operational as of Wednesday, giving health professionals the opportunity to carry out controls, while contributing to the local crime prevention effort through search for seizure of contraband and other items related to crime.
“The central strategic intent of the TMPD implementation plan is to curb alcohol abuse and, in doing so, minimize alcohol-related trauma and unnecessary hospital admissions,” Meyer said.
Meyer urged residents to travel and visit family only when necessary and to do so in a responsible manner.
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