Motorist arrested for speeding at 179 km/h in KwaZulu-Natal
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KwaZulu-Natal traffic officers arrested the driver of this white Porsche SUV after it was allegedly clocked at 179km/h during festive season enforcement operations.
Image: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements
A MOTORIST based in Gauteng was apprehended in KwaZulu-Natal after allegedly hitting a speed of 179 km/h in a 120 km/h zone.
Ndabezinhle Sibiya, spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements, confirmed the incident and highlighted the province’s intensified measures to curb speeding and enforce traffic regulations. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative, termed #NenzaniLaEzweni, aimed at ensuring safer roads as families travel throughout the holidays.
“The MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, is quite pleased with the execution of our highly efficient team’s operations,” Sibiya stated during an interview with Newzroom Afrika at a roadblock. The community has also shown support, appreciating the noticeable presence of law enforcement on the roads.
Since mid-August, authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested over 2,500 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol. In addition, more than 74,000 vehicles have been thoroughly checked since the festive season began, showcasing the rigorous efforts undertaken by law enforcement officials.
Recent collaborations between the Msunduzi Traffic Police and the National Traffic Police have resulted in multiple arrests, particularly in the Pietermaritzburg area. Sibiya recounted how the driver of a white Porsche sport utility vehicle attempted to evade law enforcement but was ultimately detained for speeding.
The rampant enforcement of traffic laws is not confined to KwaZulu-Natal. Throughout South Africa, efforts have escalated with an increase in roadblocks aimed at curbing dangerous behaviour on the roads. The Road Traffic Management Corporation, alongside provincial partners, has issued thousands of fines and conducted numerous arrests for drunk driving, reckless driving, and excessive speeding since early December.
Officials assert that this high-visibility enforcement initiative is crucial for reducing the traditionally high number of road accidents and fatalities that occur during holiday travel peaks.