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Emergency management services will also be deployed at appropriate locations,\u201d Nelani added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The municipality said a joint operation centre (JOC) was in place for monitoring purposes and to ensure that the outcome of the programme yields its expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nelani took part in a roadblock held at Decoligny Junction on the R61, as part of the official launch of the campaign on April 7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The roadblock yielded positive results, as 20 traffic fines were issued, six vehicles were impounded for being not roadworthy, a long-distance bus was impounded for failing the roadworthy test and a nearby tavern was closed for operating without a licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_5cdacd40\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/2464\/48cf73671ce54ee78ecd287deadbcdfc.jpg\" 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