News: A 51-year-old man arrested on a charge of drunken driving and reckless and negligent driving

Media Statement
South African Police Service (SAPS)

KWAZULU-NATAL – Police have arrested a 51-year-old man for drunken driving as well as on a charge of reckless and negligent driving. The man’s motor vehicle collided with former President, Mr Jacob Zuma’s official armoured state vehicle.

At the time of the collision, former President Zuma was in the vehicle with his protectors.

No one was injured including members of the Presidential Protection Services (PPS). The former President was evacuated and taken to his residence.

The accident happened on the R66 on Thursday, 28 March 2024 at about 18:40.

The man is detained and is expected to appear before the Eshowe Magistrate Court on Tuesday.

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