An illegal dumper was fined R2 000 and his vehicle impounded after he was caught dumping refuse near Lakeview Pan, Bedelia.
The swift response from the neighbourhood watch and Matjhabeng bylaws enforcement team on Sunday, 2 February, ensured that the illegal dumper was immediately brought to book.
Reports surfaced on neighbourhood watch groups regarding illegal dumping activity in progress near the pan in Long Road.
“Members of the neighbourhood watch promptly responded and went to the scene, where they spotted the vehicle leaving the area. They followed the vehicle to the town centre and requested the owner to return and remove the refuse he had dumped.
“The individual refused to comply, prompting the patrol members to contact the Community Policing Forum (CPF) control room for bylaws enforcement assistance,” says a spokesperson for the neighbourhood watch.
Following an intervention, the vehicle owner returned to the site.
“The offender was issued a fine of R2 000, and the vehicle was impounded.
“The owner is required to settle the fine to reclaim the vehicle. Failure to do so will result in an additional storage fee of R150 per day until the fine is paid in full.”
