The KZN premier also called on people to avoid stigmatising those with Covid-19, saying they should be supported instead.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says more than 40,000 vehicles were stopped at 355 roadblocks between 4-7 May in the province, resulting in more than 1,000 people being arrested.
Zikalala warned that private firms contravening lockdown regulations will “feel the heat” of the army and police.Zikalala said he was aware that many people were not following lockdown regulations, and he encouraged those who might be prone to infection to take extra precautions. He said the majority of the 43 deaths in the province were elderly people and people with comorbidities.Zikala also called on people to avoid stigmatising those with Covid-19, saying they should be supported instead.The need for social relief was increasing, with the government trying to respond to it with the available resources.
However, the government faced a big challenge with regard to delivery, but Zikalala said an electronic monitoring system would be rolled out to make it more efficient.
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