News
Marine biologist taken to task by police for going to work during curfew
Marine biologist Dr. Asha de Vos was repremanded by police for going to work, during curfew hours
Dr. de Vos tweeted that she had headed to the Kinross beach to assess the damage caused by the storm on Tuesday.
However, she said she was stopped and questioned by the police for not having a curfew pass and refused to accept the letter issued by her institute.
“I’m sharing this because those of you telling me that it’s one rule for the people going to national parks and on yachts and those going to work is the same – I laugh!” Dr. De Vos tweeted.
She said she headed to the beach to assess the damage as it is part of her job and is a long term project for her.
“It was literally not a joy ride. I took these photos and did some measurements of the width of the beach as we are looking at how that changes through the year. Anyway I am fine to be stopped if everyone is. I’m fine to be stopped if joyriders are too,” she added.
The government has permitted anyone to go to work during the lockdown.