More than ten motorists, including a taxi driver, were arrested for drunk driving in KwaZulu-Natal over the Easter weekend.
Law enforcement also issued several citations for other traffic violations. A major roadblock operation was conducted near the Qalakabusha Correctional Services Centre in Empangeni, on the province’s north coast.
Authorities confirmed that the arrested individuals are currently in custody. The provincial MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, is calling for six-year prison sentences to discourage drunk driving.
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During the operation, over 180 vehicles were stopped along the R43, a busy route connecting Richards Bay to Mpumalanga. Roadblocks are expected to continue into the coming week as part of efforts to promote road safety.
