10 arrested for non-compliance of Covid-19 regulations in PMB

10 arrested for non-compliance of Covid-19 regulations in PMB

Ten people have been arrested and a number of others issued with fines to the tune of over R30 000 - for non-compliance of Covid-19 regulations and other transgressions in Pietermaritzburg's CBD. 

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Economic Development MEC Ravi Pillay led a mass inspection drive at businesses on Thursday. 


The department says nine people are suspected of being in the country illegally. 


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One person was arrested for selling alcohol without a licence. 


Five businesses were ordered to appear in court for non-compliance with the Businesses Act.

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