National police spokesperson, Brigadier Vish Naidoo, has confirmed that SAPS will be looking into claims that mourners at the funeral service of ANC stalwart Andrew Mlangeni flouted lockdown regulations.
Naidoo said the Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure was alerted to the complaints following numerous calls made via social media platforms, calling for mourners to be arrested.
He added that a case of contravention of Section 48 of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 will be opened for investigation. In an interview with Newzroom Africa, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula, said the situation was exaggerated.
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