Police spokesperson, Motantsi Makhele, says the closure of the station follows confirmation of a positive coronavirus case. 

The police station was reopened just a few days ago after it previously shut its doors due to Covid-19. 

The station is amongst many in the province which continue to close for the purpose of decontamination and cleaning. So far, over 20 police stations across the province were affected by the virus.

Meanwhile on Saturday, Makhele also announced the closure of three police stations in the province due to Covid-19.

He said Mafube, Winburg and Warden Police Stations will be temporarily closed for decontamination after some of its members tested positive for the virus.

Makhele released the details which affected residents should utilise in case of an emergency.

Community members who want to access policing services are advised as follows:

Mafube:

CSC will operate from the Park-Home situated in the police station premises.

For emergencies, these numbers can be used:

CSC: 079 601 9217

Detective-Commander:

082 466 7746

Visible Policing Commander:

082 466 8928

Winburg:

CSC will operate from the Detective offices located in nr 3 General de la Rey Avenue; Winburg.

For any emergency; the following number can be used:

CSC: 051 881 8302

Warden: 

CSC will operate from the Victim Empowerment Centre in the yard of the police station.

Emergency numbers to be used are:

CSC: 078 527 1355

Station Commander:

082 380 0623

Visible Policing Commander:

082 527 6927 

"Members of the community will be informed when the police stations are fully operational again," Makhele adds.

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