Possible jail time for not wearing a mask in public

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Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says a person may be fined, or spend up to six months in prison for not wearing a mask in public.

Ministers who serve in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster of the National Coronavirus Command Council briefed the media on Wednesday, outlining the new regulations.- Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to FridaySend HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.

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