By Sukulwenkosi Dube- Matutu
Police have implored churches not to let unvaccinated congregants attend services and said they will be out in full force to monitor and arrest violators of the new regulation.
Government has given churches the greenlight to resume physical services with only congregants fully vaccinated against Covid-19 allowed to attend.
In a statement National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they will continue to enforce Covid-19 regulations under the level four lockdown which President Mnangagwa extended on Monday.
President Mnangagwa extend level four by another two weeks, public gatherings remain banned save for funerals, which are limited to not more than 30 people
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said since August 1 they had arrested 24 027 people for not wearing face masks.
“Churches are implored to strictly comply with the vaccination directive for congregants as stipulated by Cabinet on 11 August 2021. The police will assist health officials to ensure compliance and arrest anyone defying the safety protocols. Police will also take action against those who might try to take advantage of the directive and produce fake vaccination certificates.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to take note of the extension of Level Four Covid-19 regulations by his Excellence President Emmerson Mnangagwa on 9 August 2021 and the Cabinet pronouncements on 11 August 2021. The police will continue to enforce these safety measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. We urge the public to be responsible and observe the health and safety protocols at all times. The wearing of face masks, social distancing and sanitising should be prioritised in all public places,” he said.
Ass Comm Nyathi added: “Bar, beer hall and night club operators are once again reminded and implored to strictly comply with Covid-19 regulations particularly the ban on operations. Police will ensure no bar, beer hall, night club and shebeen operators disregard the Government’s safety measures. Raids will continue being conducted on those drinking beer while parked at bars, nightclubs and beerhalls in the country,” he said.
Assistant Commissioner Nyathi said police have received numerous complaints about people who are holding parties late into the night and in the process making noise and warned the culprits.
He also warned bus operators who are using side roads to transport passengers from one city to another. He urged members of the public to report anyone contravening Covid-19 regulations. The Chronicle
Ask Saul of tarsus what happened to him when he perscuted the church
Barbaric
Mwari wedu anotirwira,ndiwo magumo enyu,mave kubata magetsi,tambai nezvimwe.Anonzi Jehovha wehondo kana musingamuzive,hapana akamborwa naMwari akakunda hama dzangu,tendeukai pakuita kwenyu
John Dzingai Amen Amen kubhawa tiri kumwa super tiri six asi sika sika ne church dza Jehovah deno Jehovah wehondo atumira mikairi kuzotsaura wakaipa anoda kuparadza vatendi vake
Police also vowed to close beerhalls and nightclubs…enforce curfew…prevent intercity travel…but… https://t.co/8GtZ4sNKqC
Zvakaoma hazvo
Kumabhawa does it apply?
This is nonsense how many people you see traveling in an overloaded small car and nothing to say why targeting churches
Ko vanopinda muZupco vanenge vakabaiwa here?Varikupinda muPicknpay vakabaiwa here?
Pamakaenda kuHeroes Acre vanhu vose vange vakabaiwa here?
Siyanai neve machrch
Ko imi mamanikidzwa kuvhura ma church here, ko vanhu vanozara muma supermarkets kuita shopping vakambo tariswa nani? I smell a rat kunyaya yema church.
Pure nonsense why force people to have that mark of the beast, the end is near repent children’s of Almighty God
They have nothing to do if they are doing the policing in church
Don’t force people to take this your evil injection. If I die it’s none of your business
Kuchurch akusi kwekutonga mhosva .mapurisa kuenda kuchurch to look for unvaccinated pple aaaaaaaaah no mani kana devil haana kumbosvika pakadero. This is beyond devil himself
Gara zviya kwa Marange vakanga vakabaiwa here pa gungano ravo
Covid is satanic ,why only churches
Let it be the same when it comes to voting
The return to church is a huge risk and should not be attempted. The government only allowed this so… https://t.co/dA0QIu613G
Johane Marange
Kkkkkkkkiii
Team ‘noone will be forced to take the vaccine ‘where are you?come and explain this. This is a satanic game!!! I feel for those who were arrested for warning us about this barbaric agenda,only to realize they were right.
Zvinenge zvichiri zvechurch here……
Mwari haawanikwi muchurch.Our God is everywhere musanetseka nemidhuri
Such ungodly regulations can be disregarded and God will back you.
Reminded of Peter and John being told not to mention Jesus name by religious leaders of their day .
Their response was that they would rather obey God than men .
I think the Church is being tested here .
But this regulation marks the beginning of the end of Zanu pf . No gvt has won against God .
Ndopakuda kuonekwa maKristu chaiwo apa
Saka Garazviya muchapinda muma Chrch mese muchiti tone ma Card hre asking for a friend
They will be in full force collecting bribes