The minister says police will increase roadblocks and introduce random stop and searches to ensure the ban on alcohol is adhered to.
Minister of Police Bheki Cele has warned the public that they must only consume alcohol at their homes or they will be fined or face jail time.
“The cluster is urging the public to not buy any alcohol during this time as alcohol is prohibited as convictions will result in fines or jail,” he said.the sale and distribution of alcohol again during his address to the nation on Sunday despite. Alcohol was allowed to be sold under lockdown Level 3 in June.
“A number of JCPS cluster officials have tested positive, the good news is that many of them have fully recovered and are back in the front line serving their communities. Their recovery has been largely due to them scrupulously doing what their medical care workers told them to do. Cele reiterated the wearing of face masks or a face covering was mandatory for people when in a public space or they will be committing an offence.
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