Durban Central SAPS temporarily closed due to Covid case

ALL communities serviced by the Durban Central police station are advised that the police station has been temporarily closed from today, 7 January due to one of its members at the Community Service Centre who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus.

Capt Muzi Maphumulo from Durban Central said the Community Service Centre will now operate at a separate office behind the main Community Service Centre, and also near the main gate where a gazebo has been placed for minor services at Durban Central SAPS.

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To access the station, the community can call 10111 or Durban Central on 031 325 4217 for all emergencies and complaints which will be attended to accordingly.

“The telephone lines at Durban Central Community Service Centre will not be accessible for the duration of the closure, however service delivery will not be hampered. The building will be decontaminated on 8 January, and services will resume normally on Saturday, 9 January,” said Maphumulo.

He said SAPS management apologises for any inconvenience that may arise from this closure. The Station Commander Col Parumasur can also be contacted on 031 325 4225.  

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