A street vendor was arrested at Esangweni taxi rank in Tembisa for selling newspapers and sweets during the 21-day lockdown.
Sihle Nkabinde was escorted by police on Monday, despite the announcement from co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that informal traders could continue to earn a living during the lockdown.
Nkabinde tried to show her permit allowing her to trade to the officers, but was arrested and ordered to pack up her stock.
IN PICTURES | Street vendor arrested for selling goods during lockdown
A street vendor was arrested at Esangweni taxi rank in Tembisa for selling newspapers and sweets during the 21-day lockdown.
Sihle Nkabinde was escorted by police on Monday, despite the announcement from co-operative governance and traditional affairs minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that informal traders could continue to earn a living during the lockdown.
Nkabinde tried to show her permit allowing her to trade to the officers, but was arrested and ordered to pack up her stock.
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