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South Africa Driving Under the Influence News Monitoring

  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Minibus driver arrested for drunk driving near Katlehong Primary School

    A minibus taxi driver was arrested for driving under the influence near a primary school in Katlehong The driver's alcohol level was recorded at 0.37, well above the legal limit for professional drivers The ongoing inspections aim to ensure the safety …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Beginning of the END for drunk driving in South Africa

    It’s good news in the tireless fight against drunk driving in South Africa. After festive-season arrests for drunk driving increased by a staggering 144%, the Department of Transport (DOT) is finally moving forward with its zero-tolerance approach to …

    Source: The South African - Neutral
  • Published on 08:33 GMT

    EFF respsonds after JDA CEO Themba Mathibe arrested for possessing large sums of money

    The Economic Freedom Fighters in Gauteng slammed the CEO of the Johannesburg Development, Themba Mathibe, after he was arrested The South African Police Service effected the arrest after they found a substantial amount of money in his possession The EFF …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on 12:33 GMT

    “That city is rotten”: Mzansi fuming after Bulgarian fugitive found living low-key life Cape Town

    A viral clip raised serious questions about how international criminals may be blending into everyday South African life unnoticed Claims linked a luxury Cape Town gym to a global crime investigation sparking outrage and disbelief online A content creator’ …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on 13:15 GMT

    Letters | Raise legal driving age to 21

    Raising the legal drinking age from 18 years to 21 is as absurd today as it was half a century ago. Yes, back then, government had the same intentions. I distinctly recall Rapport running articles on national conscripts (18 years old), being old enough to …

    Source: Witness - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 23, 2026

    Tragic scholar transport accident exposes lawlessness in South Africa

    The horrific scholar transport vehicle accident that left 14 learners dead and another three injured has laid bare that lawlessness is rife – driving school children in stolen vehicles, unroadworthiness, and without the necessary permits. Gauteng Education …

    Source: IOL - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    January crime sweep: Cape Town law enforcement make over 1,300 arrests

    Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies have made over 1,350 arrests in January, including 146 by Metro Police officers, with 22 for driving under the influence Reports indicate that over the past week alone, officers made 404 arrests and issued nearly 4,000 …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 27, 2026

    Cameras not up to speed in Joburg

    More than 90% of the fines issued annually are camera fines, so revenue has been taking a massive hit since they were taken down. No wonder Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla didn’t answer questions about the …

    Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
  • Published on Jan 26, 2026

    Booze-fuelled mayhem: Drunk driver attacks traffic officer, smashes cop car

    Klerksdorp – A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Klerksdorp, North West, on charges including drunk driving, resisting arrest, assault of a traffic official and malicious damage to property following an early-morning incident on Saturday. According to …

    Source: African Insider - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 25, 2026

    Over 50 arrested in Alexandra during SAPS Operation Shanela II

    The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that more than 50 suspects were arrested in Alexandra on Saturday. This was during the multidisciplinary Operation Shanela II, led by Gauteng Provincial Head of Police Emergency Services (PES) Brigadier …

    Source: Alex News - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 24, 2026

    Liquor tax about curbing drinking, not increasing revenues, says Treasury

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn While the government has said increases in alcohol duty would drive revenue to the illicit liquor trade, the National …

    Source: Times LIVE - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jan 24, 2026

    Mixed reactions to proposed alcohol law changes

    A sea of proposed changes relating to alcohol consumption in South Africa, including a complete ban on drinking before driving and raising the drinking age from 18 to 21, has been met with a mixed reaction. While all stakeholders Weekend Witness spoke to …

    Source: Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 24, 2026

    Mixed reactions to proposed changes to laws on alcohol consumption

    A sea of proposed changes relating to alcohol consumption in South Africa, including a complete ban on drinking before driving and raising the drinking age from 18 to 21 has been met with a mixed reaction. While all stakeholders Weekend Witness spoke to …

    Source: Witness - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 23, 2026

    Tshwane woman arrested for attempting to bribe TMPD official over job position

    A woman was arrested after paying a bribe of R3,000 to a senior TMPD official in Tshwane Thaluki allegedly offered R10,000 after failing in the City of Tshwane recruitment drive The payment was allegedly part of a broader attempt to secure a position …

    Source: Briefly - Neutral

  • What would happen if you drove past a roadblock every day?

    Imagine if roadblocks were as routine as traffic lights; where every day, drivers faced the possibility of being breathalysed or drug tested. At first, it might sound excessive, but what if that kind of visibility and consistency was exactly what we needed …

    Source: Logistics News - Neutral
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