Inside Metros Reporter
KwaZulu-Natal’s transport authorities have arrested 52 motorists for drunk driving this weekend, filling up holding cells in Pietermaritzburg as the province intensifies its “Alufakwa” and “Zero Tolerance” road safety operations, MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma said on Sunday.
“Since Friday, a total of 52 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving in Pietermaritzburg and Kokstad,” Duma said.
“With our Alufakwa and Zero Tolerance operation in full swing, holding cells in Pietermaritzburg reached full capacity this morning.”
Duma commended the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for its sustained enforcement drive, noting that since 15 August, 489 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving — a figure that excludes operations in Newcastle conducted over the weekend.
He warned that offenders face serious consequences under section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996.
“Apart from earning yourself a criminal record of up to 10 years,
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