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CDC muzzles bars, churches, gatherings

Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Serowe Police Station commander, Superintendent Poloko Oteng. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Bar-hopping around Serowe over the weekend could leave one thinking they stumbled upon a neighbour's funeral with entertainment establishments playing music at minimal volume.

This is also the case with weddings and churches, owing to the strict implementation of the Liquor Act and bylaws on noise and public nuisance by the Central District Council.

While business people and members of the public are crying foul, police say they are enforcing existing laws to maintain peace and harmony. “We were just told that music should only be played at a low volume just for those who are inside the bar.

Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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