As part of the province’s road‑safety initiatives, Alcohol Project stints were conducted across Mpumalanga in areas including Standerton, eMkhondo, KwaMhlanga, Tweefontein, Emalahleni and others.
Between 1 and 20 December 2025, approximately 88 drivers were arrested for alleged driving while under the influence. Of these, 60 were detained over the weekend, mainly in the Nkangala Region. Several suspects have already appeared in magistrates’ courts, and those arrested this weekend are expected to appear on Monday.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie, commended traffic law enforcement for bringing the offenders to book.
“We again appeal to motorists to desist from drinking and driving. Alcohol and the steering wheel are a deadly combination that has caused preventable road crashes. Passengers should never agree to be driven by drunk drivers; they should report such incidents to the police to save lives,” the MEC said.
He urged law‑enforcement agencies to maintain the current momentum, ensure swift finalisation of cases and remove drunk drivers from the roads, especially during busy periods.
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Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.