SUBMISSION OF METER READINGS AND PHOTOS DURING THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

These operations which were held across the City is part of an effort to monitor public compliance with the lockdown and related regulations.

During these operations the Mayor found that there are too many cars on the road, which is concerning as most were not complying with the regulations of the lockdown. The road side operations indicated that there is a need to intensify awareness on the lockdown and to enforce the laws.

At least 17 arrests were made as people were not complying and will therefore be charged through the regulations that have been proclaimed by the Minister of Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs in line with the Disaster Management Act.

‘We have observed that many people are abusing the use of the permits granted to them, permits are not being used for the necessary essential services meant to be. It is concerning to see many citizens not adhering to the compliance of the Lockdown. There will be no tolerance to those misleading the law enforcement, people who are not complying will be arrested”. Said Mayor Makhubo

“I urge all, and for every single person to stay at home and only go out when they need to perform essential services. This is for their own safety and health, but also to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.” Mayor Makhubo

The City of Johannesburg will continue to conduct more roadside check operations over the next 15 days across the City to continue to enforce compliance, and where there is non-compliance, there will be arrests made in accordance with the regulations that have been proclaimed by the Minister or Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs in line with the Disaster Management Act.

“We also thank those that have heeded the call and are in compliance with the regulations that relate to the lockdown.” Concluded Mayor Makhubo

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The visits are also intended to monitor the service delivery interventions that are being made by the City to intensify waste removal, provide water supply, sanitation services and awareness on the coronavirus and lockdown pronounced by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

“We are pleased that a majority of citizens have heeded the call and are in compliance with the regulations that relate to the lockdown. However, in highly dense areas such as Denver, George Goch and Jeppe hostels which we visited today, there is a need to intensify awareness on the lockdown and to enforce the laws as they relate to the sale of liquor and spaza-shops” said Mayor Makhubo.

In all three hostels, the Mayor and his delegation found residents converged in groups of more than 100 with complete disregard of social-distancing.

“We have managed to engage with izinduna at the hostels, who have agreed to cooperate and collaborate with government in creating awareness and enforcing compliance. Several of the gatherings were dispersed upon conclusion of our engagements and we are pleased with the understanding and cooperation of izinduna” said Mayor Makhubo.

The City of Johannesburg, working with the provincial and national spheres of government, will continue to enforce compliance, engage communities where there is non-compliance and assist our people to be safe and protected.

The City has over the last three days run an extensive drive to clean and sanitize taxi ranks and our bus stops in an effort to protect residents and our spaces.

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