The MEC for Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is calling on citizens to adhere to lockdown regulations over the coming long weekend as the province is currently experiencing the third wave of COVID-19 infections.
According to Fritz, data indicates that there is an increase in patients present in trauma units over weekends, particularly due to alcohol-related incidents.
“I want to appeal to citizens to please adhere to the lockdown regulations this weekend. When you see someone clearly not adhering to regulations, going to a big party, or even behaviour like drinking and then getting behind the wheel, challenge that person, because they are putting everyone at risk,” Fritz said.
Fritz added that 191 newly-trained LEAP Officers, were also deployed on Thursday, August 5 as support to the 500 that were already in the city.
“I am in constant contact with Provincial Police Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Patekile and his department have assured me that SAPS will be out in full force. And there will be significant deployments from the City of Cape Town and other municipalities around the Province. So if you break the law, there will be consequences, and you will be fined or spend the weekend in jail,” Fritz reiterated.
Meanwhile, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has asked people to be vigilant now more than ever as 40 669 active COVID-19 infections, 419 174 confirmed cases and 362 766 recoveries were reported as of Thursday, August 5. The Premier says the lifesaving behaviours that we have learnt over the last 16 months, such as wearing a mask and avoiding crowds, play an important role in the province’s fight against COVID-19 as well as getting the vaccine.
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