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Tshwane Metro Police, SAPS intensify operations against drunk driving and crime

The Tshwane Metro Police Department's Easter operations led to the arrest of numerous suspects for drunk driving and other serious offences, as they continue their fight against crime in the region.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

KZN’s call for stricter penalties against drunk driving sparks debate

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma proposes a six-year prison sentence for drunk driving, sparking a debate on road safety and the effectiveness of harsher penalties.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Updated

Easter weekend sees significant crackdown on drunk driving in South Africa

Law enforcement agencies in South Africa arrested over 500 drivers for DUI this Easter weekend, signalling a critical need for ongoing road safety measures as the country approaches two more long weekends.

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published

The devastating impact of drunk driving: a family's story

Families affected by drunk driving tragedies advocate for stricter sentencing laws, sharing their heart-wrenching stories of loss and the need for justice

The Post News
Monishka Govender|Published

KZN to implement six-year prison sentence for drunk drivers

Emergency services and community forums have welcomed the initiative

The Post News
Monishka Govender|Published

TMPD launches Easter Road Safety campaign to combat reckless driving

The Tshwane Metro Police Department is launching a robust Easter Road Safety campaign aimed at reducing reckless driving and ensuring safe travel for all road users.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

JMPD intensifies war on drunk driving with 112 arrests in Johannesburg operation

The JMPD has arrested 112 motorists for drunk driving in just one week, marking a significant escalation in Johannesburg's battle against road safety violations.

News South Africa
Lungelo Ngongoma|Published

North West man to appear in court for allegedly driving under the influence and killing girl, 5, and two others

The second victim, a 22-year-old mother of two children, was rushed to a nearby hospital and treated with significant head injuries, and the third victim, an infant girl, was also admitted in a serious condition.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published