Isipingo supermarket fined during lockdown
Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property.
by Earl BaillacheA supermarket in Isipingo was fined R17 500 by the eThekwini Municipality’s environmental health unit for operating under filthy conditions, selling unwholesome food, having broken toilets, no changerooms for staff and smoking on the premises, among other contraventions.
The harsh fine came during a crackdown of illegal activity in the area, held in partnership with the provincial Department of Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), SAPS, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Labour and other authorities.
Authorities took a hard stance against businesses flouting regulations, bylaws and lockdown rules. Neighbouring traders and businesses were also inspected and no-one was spared in the blitz, that lasted three days last week.
“At least 13 businesses were closed for non-compliance and not having a licence to trade. Five food outlet owners were arrested. In one instance 21 people were inside a hair salon, that is not allowed to trade during lockdown,” said Isipingo Regeneration chairperson, Sifiso Xulu,
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Metro Police also removed more than three tons of stolen property from informal traders and arrested at least 15 people for various offenses. “People in the area are not concerned about lockdown regulations and are not practising social distancing or wearing masks. With Isipingo being a hotspot for Covid-19, more of these raids will be conducted until people get the message that non-compliance will not be tolerated.”
Buildings were inspected for proper water and electricity connections, compliance with building, fire and health regulations, and various notices and fines were issued.
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