COVID19 ‘The virus is still upon us’: SAPoliceService urges public to remain vigilant
The South African Police Service warned that stringent measures are still in place, including the wearing of masks, social distancing and a strict 10pm curfew.“We have arrested a few people, like a tavern owner, as a he had allowed more than the number of people allowed into his tavern. Then there was a club owner. We continue to call on people to please comply with regulations.The comments from SAPS came as three Tshwane metro police officers died while giving chase to a suspected drunk driver.
In a bid to avoid arrest, he sped off, resulting in a head-on collision with on duty officers on the N4. The trio and the driver died on the scene, while a woman, who was in the suspect’s vehicle, has been taken to hospital for treatment. The MEC’s spokesperson Pinkie Numa said this was concerning given that it happened less than a week since the sale of alcohol was unbanned.
“As government, we continue to plead with citizens to drink responsibly, to prevent the senseless loss of life. MEC Mazibuko has sent heartfelt condolences to the police member’s families and colleagues after they passed away on duty.”
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