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Pietermaritzburg’s holding cells full as 52 detained for drunk driving over the weekend
Daily News
|October 06, 2025
PIETERMARITZBURG experienced a startling surge in arrests this weekend, as police detained 52 motorists for driving under the influence.
The clampdown is part of the comprehensive Alufakwa and Zero Tolerance operations aimed at ensuring road safety within the region.
As law enforcement increases its vigilance, something unexpected occurred: the holding cells in Pietermaritzburg reached full capacity, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
According to a public statement released by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, the arrests were made between Friday and Sunday, encompassing areas not only within Pietermaritzburg but also in Kokstad.
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