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Social media did not respond well to a video of Police Minister General Bheki Cele playing the marimba in a crowd amongst unmasked people during his safety walk ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the V&A Waterfront.

This safety inspection is part of a campaign by SAPS to ramp up operations on violent crimes over the festive season and ensure that safety regulations is adhered to in the country.

The video, which was posted on Twitter by the Ministry’s spokesperson Lirandzu Themba shows Cele surrounded by unmasked individuals with minimal social distancing.

According to Themba, scenes at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town showed Police Minister Gen Bheki Cele and members of the SAPS led by WC Provincial Commissioner Lt General Patekile. 

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But the public was outraged after witnessing this video, as @Wisdom273 said “So he is playing next to someone who is not wearing a mask and he has no problem because they afforded him some audience…we see you Minister…anyway be happy no restrictions any longer”.

“So why are those guys next to him not wearing masks? I mean that’s the police commissioner” asked @SukhadiaBilal while @Phaks_MT said “He is the minister of alcohol moss”. 

Here are a few more responses:

“Mara wa phapha Cele..no wonder crime is on a rise, his busy playing, instead of dealing with crime in this country” –@Rocksta34891941. 

“Please tell Minister of Alcohol to enjoy the humble pie after his will rants earlier today.” – @Joe_Man_Joe. 

“Conducting what? I can only see joy and partying.” – @RaphilaGatsh1

“Thats typical. When real crimes are committed, he plays music. When he can arrest people on the beach, he is doing a great job.” – @jbrits001_jan

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Picture: Twitter / Screenshot from video

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