Nearly 2 000 fines issued in a week as Capetonians keep ignoring lockdown rules

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Nearly 2 000 fines issued in a week as Capetonians keep ignoring lockdown rules
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The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement units are struggling to control residents who are intent on breaching the coronavirus lockdown regulations.

Cape Town – The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement units have handed out nearly 2 000 fines in the past week as they struggle to control residents who are intent on breaching the coronavirus lockdown regulations.Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said their law enforcement members will continue to bring those breaking the rules to book.

“The lockdown impacts everyone and it is there to ensure the safety of all our residents. It is unfortunate so many are willing to put their own lives and those of their loved ones at risk. On Thursday, metro police conducting patrols along Govan Mbeki Road in Khayelitsha noticed two men digging up copper cables.

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