The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police arrested three young men with a homemade shotgun and Traffic Officials brought a taxi driver with no license, an unroadworthy and hopelessly intoxicated to book. Metro Police Chief, Yolande Faro, said one of her shifts was busy monitoring pick-up points at schools for overloading when they received a complaint at 13:30. “The officers received a complaint that three boys were robbing and threatening school children at Nooitgedacht and William … [Read more...] about Homemade shotgun confiscated and Traffic Officers arrest drunken scholar driver
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Thirteen Caught for Driving under the Influence
Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police in conjunction with SAPS affected arrests and issued fines for traffic violations totalling R34 950. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Metro Police recorded numerous successes including apprehending drunk drivers after high speed pursuits as well as issuing fines for various traffic violations during combined operations with the South African Police Services (SAPS) over the weekend. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, Cllr John Best, … [Read more...] about Thirteen Caught for Driving under the Influence
Delays in blood test for drunk drivers must be addressed
The IFP has made calls on the minister on Police to urgently address the national crisis of the delays in the processing of blood tests for drunk drivers at Forensic Chemistry Laboratories across the country, especially in provinces like the Eastern Cape. IFP spokesperson on Police, MP Velaphi Ndlovu said; "There are many toxicology, drunk driving and post mortem samples waiting to be processed at Forensic Chemistry Laboratories across the country. Too many tears are shed by grieving families … [Read more...] about Delays in blood test for drunk drivers must be addressed
Eastern Cape’s drunk driving bombshell
Massive delays in blood tests for drunk drivers in the Eastern Cape allow them to escape the full wrath of the law. This bombshell has left me feeling outraged. Too many tears are shed by grieving families while the culprits are getting away with murder. The DA believes that we need a criminal justice system that is properly coordinated so that offenders can be nailed and jailed. Court cases against drunken drivers are not succeeding due to high backlogs in blood testing by the Forensic … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape’s drunk driving bombshell
Nearly 100 000 Vehicles Stopped in the Eastern Cape
www.MyPE.co.za: Motorists have been warned to watch their behaviour behind the wheel as reckless driving could see them go into the New Year without their licenses. "We want to remind motorists that in addition to a fine and or imprisonment, the national Road Traffic Act places a duty on courts to suspend or disqualify a driving license for persons found guilty of drinking and driving, reckless and negligent driving and speeding," said Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele. First time … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 000 Vehicles Stopped in the Eastern Cape
