By Nyakallo Mosala and Photo: Onalenna Marumoloa It is day 5 of the lockdown in South Africa and it is ‘business as usual’ in Rustenburg. With the transport restrictions relaxed for the period of social grants payout, the community of Rustenburg are seen flocking to and from the CBD, a clear disregard for the president’s…
Month: March 2020
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Taxis and Buses operate from 5am – 8pm from Today until Friday
Following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the days social grants would be paid, a number of industry bodies have made representations on the relaxation of hours public transport vehicles are allowed to operate. A similar request was made by the Minister of Social Development, Minister Lindiwe Zulu. Having considered Minister Zulu’s request and…
Rustenburg Law Enforcers take charge – 44 taxis impounded and more people arrested
Taxis around the country are allowed to operate between 5am and 9am and again between 4pm and 8pm daily but many operators don’t do that. But in Rustenburg, things are tougher than they look. Since the implementation of the National Lockdown, as declared by the President in mitigating the transmission of the Covid-19 between persons…
More arrests looming as we approach grant season
As from Monday – government will start paying out pension and disability grants and more movements around city centres are expected. The situation is expected to be more worse on Wednesday when child support grants beneficiaries will start flocking to different city centres. But the North West Goverment will not be taking any chances. More…
Rustenburg – 30 people arrested for not staying at home and 17 vehicles impounded
Authorities urge all South Africans to stay at home during this lockdown. Scores of Rustenburg residents flocked to the city centre yesterday and today in last efforts to buy essential goods. Many do not comply with current lockdown regulations. Authorities had to step in. The Rustenburg Local Municipality’s Directorate for Public Safety and the South…
Lockdown update: You can’t buy or sell alcohol in the next 21 days
Minister of police Bheki Cele made it very clear that you can’t buy or sell alcohol starting Thursday midnight. Cele was part of the Ministerial Task Team on Security Cluster that addressed the media this evening. He said no Tarvens, Pubs, Shebeens, Bottle Stores and Supermarkets will be allowed to sell alcohol during the 21…
Lockdown Update: No taxis during the day
In announcing the nation-wide lockdown, the President indicatedthat provision will be made for essential transport services tocontinue, including transport for essential staff and for patientswho need to be managed elsewhere. The measures we areannouncing today are in line with this injunction, while ensuringthat the objective of the lockdown is achieved.Rail• All long-distance passenger rail services,…
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