Cele Slams Mpumalanga Premier For Not Wearing Mask: Orders High-Level Police Probe Into The Matter

STAFF REPORTER|

MINISTER of Police, Bheki Cele, has slammed the conduct of Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, who was seen on national television not wearing a mask in public.

The incident took place on Sunday morning at the funeral of the late Minister in the Presidency, Jackson Mthembu, which was attended by senior government officials, including President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy, David Mabuza.

Cele said the wearing of masks in public is non-negotiable and any person who fails to comply with a verbal instruction by a law enforcement officer, to wear a mask, commits an offence, and is, upon conviction, liable to a fine or a period of imprisonment, not exceeding six months or both. 

“This is why I have spoken to the National Commisioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla Sitole to look into the matter of the Premier and an investigation must be conducted and necessary