By BAKANG MOKOTO
Klerksdorp-based tavern owner (54) is expected to appear at Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on 28 September 2020. This comes after patrons without wearing masks were seen on a video that went viral on social media dancing and jamming at the owner’s tavern.
According to information, the incident took place at Jourberton Township in Klerksdorp on Wednesday. Now, the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said police in Jouberton acted swiftly on the matter and subsequently issued a notice to appear in court for contravening Regulation 14(6) read with 5(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002).
“He may also elect to pay an admission of guilt fine of R2000.00 payable on or before 7 September 2020. Members of the public and business owners are urged to ensure strict compliance with the general measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 as stipulated in the lockdown regulations, including mandatory wearing of cloth face masks and keeping of social distancing,” Mokgwabone said.
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