Durban Metro Police crackdown on illegal street mechanics in Umbilo

Durban — The Durban Metro Police conducted raids at several places in the Umbilo area where illegal street mechanics were operating on Thursday.The eThekwini Municipality stated that their law enforcement wing has been closely monitoring the proliferation of illegal mechanics operating in the city.This comes after the Umbilo Business Association (UBA) complained of several illegal mechanics operating on the pavements causing discontent among business owners in the area.A spokesperson for the UBA, Tash Wells said the Umbilo is facing challenges with roadside illegal panel beaters,…