Provincial police spokesperson, Kay Makhubele, says the police received a tip-off about a gathering at a house.

Upon arrival they arrested 30 people for drinking alcohol and not adhering to the curfew.

Makhubele further elaborated that this gathering was in contravention of the Disaster Management Act adjusted alert level 3 lockdown regulations.

On a separate incident, two people were arrested for travelling with alcohol in their vehicles.

Any person who fails to abide by lockdown regulations commits an offence, and on conviction is liable to a fine or a period of imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.

OFM News/Paila Chauke