Covid-19 closes Witbank Police Station
Witbank Police Station has been forced to temporarily close its doors after an officer tested positive for coronavirus.
The officer has been quarantined and colleagues instructed to self-isolate.
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National police spokesperson Vish Naidoo says an alternative facility has been provided for the local community.
"The Witbank station is temporarily closed, while the local Methodist Church in Louwie Street is being used temporarily.
"Communities are encouraged to go to the church should they need police assistance while the station is being decontaminated."
All police officials will be tested for Covid-19 from Friday.