Police to fully enforce Liquor Act
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
This law, according to Selebi-Phikwe Police Station Commander Superintendent Victor Nlebesi, will be enforced alongside others as part of the 60 Days of Actions Against Crime and road accidents and will apply even beyond the festive season.
The station commander added that forcing the bartenders to open the drinks will curb excuses where customers buy a lot of drinks before the restaurants are closed and continue to drink way after the business closes. “These are the explanations we get during our raids.”
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...