As the festive season draws to a close, a KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) taxi driver was arrested after fleeing on foot in an attempt to evade authorities. With thousands of motorists getting ready to return home after the holiday season, the KZN Transport Department said its festive season road safety operations are a “resounding success and very effective.” KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma’s spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, said there has been an increase in visitors returning home after spending “quality time” in various parts of the province. “This morning, between 6am and 7am, we recorded more than 600 cars passing through the Marrianhill Toll Plaza.
Throughout the festive season, we are ensuring the safety of national and international visitors on our roads. “Equally, we are prioritising the safety of the people of this province who are using our road networks,” Sibiya said on Monday. Video: KZN Transport.@TheCitizen_Newspic.twitter.com/QWE4M9keHM Sibiya said the province’s Road Traffic Inspectorate team is on alert.
“We warn motorists of zero tolerance against anyone who is violating the National Road Traffic Act. Nobody is capable of evading RTI as they execute #NenzaniLaEzweni Operation. The arrests in Newcastle yesterday afternoon are a clear indication of the RTI No Nonsense approach.
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“Those arrested include a traditional healer, a phlebotomist, a policeman and two teachers. Sibiya said those arrested are facing drunk driving charges.
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