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Most of the offences were from consuming or trading alcohol and not wearing masks.
The minister stressed the importance of adhering to level 3 lockdown regulations.
Bheki Cele claims 7 000 people have been arrested so far for not wearing face masks. Image: SA PoliceSource: Getty Images
The politician is currently visiting towns along the west coast to ensure compliance with Covid-19 restrictions.
eNCAreports that community leaders have complained about a lack of visible policing, with many residents reportedly thwarting regulations.
The groups have expressed their mistrust of the South African government.
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They would prefer to source vaccines as private entities.
This was in a bid to ensure that at least 67% of the population got vaccinated.
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