The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department arrested 34 people, including a policeman, teachers and healthcare workers, for drunk driving in eMnambithi on Saturday night. These arrests occurred during road safety operations as holidaymakers returned early from festive breaks. Spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya emphasized that no one, including government employees, is above the law.
On Saturday night, the KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department conducted road safety operations across the province, leading to the arrest of 34 motorists in eMnambithi for driving under the influence of alcohol. Among those detained were a policeman, teachers, healthcare workers such as nurses and doctors, a court interpreter, and soldiers—professionals from various sectors.
The operations extended to locations like Amanzimtoti, Kokstad, and Richards Bay, coinciding with an influx of holidaymakers heading home ahead of the end of the festive season. Department spokesperson Ndabe Sibiya highlighted the inclusivity of the enforcement, stating, “We’ve got soldiers, policemen, you have a court interpreter, you’ve got nurses, you’ve got doctors, you’ve got quite a number of professionals across all sectors of the economy.” He added that these actions in parts of KwaZulu-Natal send a clear message from MEC Siboniso Duma: nobody is above the law, not even government employees.
A related tweet from the Arrive Alive campaign noted 34 motorists, including a court interpreter, arrested for drunk driving in Ladysmith, underscoring repeated efforts to curb such violations. The department's initiative aims to promote safer roads during peak travel periods, reinforcing that legal accountability applies universally.
