Hundreds of people were arrested in South Africa on Friday for breaking lockdown rules during the coronavirus pandemic.

South African Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, joined an operation in the Khayelitsha area of Cape Town with police and the military.

South Africa has recorded more than 1,100 cases of Covid-19, a steep rise in recent days.

hundreds have been arrested for contravening the lockdown regulations in south africa.
the south african minister of police joined a joint operation in Khayelitsha earlier this evening. The operation consisted of police, municipal police and members of the south african national defence force.

speaking at the parade prior to the operation, Minister Bheki Cele reiterated on the banning of alcohol sales and movement and warned about the catastrophe the south african government is trying to avoid.

- minister of police Bheki Cele