Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The Matlosana Municipality conducted a special clean-up
operation in the CBD on Friday July 4. Despite many businesses closing their doors to avoid compliance checks, several shops were issued fines for non-compliance with fire regulations. During the operation, two undocumented foreigners were taken into custody and two vehicles were impounded.
Municipal Manager Lesego Seametso led the multi-disciplinary operation involving various municipal departments, including Public Safety, Community Development, Planning and Human Settlements, Finance, Electrical Section, Water Section, Local Economic Development (LED) Department and Dr KK District Environmental Health inspectors, as well as the SAPS.
Seametso urged business owners to operate within the law and cooperate with authorities. “Obstructing law enforcement operations will not be tolerated. We are concerned that the businesses that closed their doors are non-compliant and therefor a safety risk.’’
