A video circulating on social media showing Police Minister Bheki Cele at a social event is not from New Year’s Eve in 2020, says the Police Ministry.

The video shows Cele at a packed event, wearing no mask and not complying with social distancing as would be required during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Bheki Cele enjoying New Years With all the social distancing. Lockdown Rules for plebs only, Covid does not affect Law makers. Covid gave our politicians a Zero infection Permit, Eish,” a social media user posted on Twitter via a group called “Sick of Corruption & Racism“.

South Africa is currently under a night-time curfew starting at 9pm and no social events are allowed due to Level 3 restrictions. Instead, President Cyril Ramaphosa encouraged residents to light a candle at home on New Year’s Eve in memory of those who have died of COVID-19.

Picture: Screenshot from video

 

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