This comes after the arrest of over 50 people, including motorists, taxi drivers and commuters in Bethlehem and Harrismith since the start of the nationwide lockdown.

Authorities have vowed to continue cracking down on South Africans who trample on regulations set out by the president. These regulations are aimed at addressing and preventing the spread of Covid-19.  

Thirty five people were issued fines ranging from R2000 to R5000 each after being found travelling without permits. Others were fined for loitering.

Meanwhile, the Health Department in the Free State says it has managed to trace 973 COVID-19 contacts in the province.

Over 1 000 contacts have been identified. This emanates from 480 people that attended a church service and had some contact with international guests that tested positive for the coronavirus.

Three doctors, a nurse and a neurophysicist in the Free State are among those who have tested positive for the virus.

The number of confirmed cases in the province stands at 72.

Many confirmed cases in Bloemfontein emanate from the service that was held earlier in March.

The department of health says Red Cross volunteers and community health workers are on the ground to help trace Covid-19 contacts in communities.

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