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The Citizen
7 hours ago
- The Citizen
Drunk teen driver caught without licence
A 17-year-old was arrested for drunk driving with the high alcohol reading of 0.41mg. The teen was also not in possession of a driver's licence. The arrest was made in Mamelodi during weekend operations conducted by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). TMPD actioned the impounding of close to 10 delivery vehicles, arrested 41 drivers and recovered two rifles during the weekend operation. The metro police conducted drunk driving night operations on June 6, which led to several people being placed behind bars. The operations were led by the Chief of Police, Commissioner Yolanda Faro, who created awareness by calling for extra precautions when driving. The operations were carried out in regions one, six and three, which saw the police arresting 41 drivers. TMPD spokesperson Isaac Mahamba said that in Akasia, 20 people were arrested. TSHWANE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED SEVERAL DRUNK DRIVING OPERATIONS IN TSHWANE 41 DRIVERS ARRESTED#TMPDsafety — Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) June 7, 2025 'Among the 20 people, 15 were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Four people were arrested for possession of drugs, and one illegal immigrant was arrested,' he said. In Mamelodi, nine drunk drivers were arrested. In addition, he said one taxi driver was charged with overloading after carrying 23 passengers in a 16-seater minibus. Mahamba said the Pretoria West operation led to the arrest of eight drunk drivers and 67 road infringement fines were issued. 'In the Hatfield area, 138 vehicles were searched. Nine drunk drivers were arrested.' One drunk driver was found in possession of two rifles and one 9 mm pistol with ammunition. He said the firearms were checked and declared to be legal. 'Firearm permits were also produced. He was then arrested for drunk driving and negligence in handling firearms.' Mahamba emphasised these operations will be conducted in all areas within Tshwane to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. He issued a stern warning, especially to the young adults, not to drive under the influence during the upcoming long weekend and school holidays. 'These operations also promote education and awareness for public members to prioritise road safety,' he said. Faro applauded the TMPD officers for their dedication and ongoing commitment to enforcing the law. She also acknowledged these operations as a crucial effort to ensure zero tolerance for driving while intoxicated. 'The operations will be ongoing to reduce road fatalities and save lives,' she said. In a separate ReAspana operation in Centurion, metro police arrested 11 undocumented immigrants. They await verification by the Department of Home Affairs. Seven food delivery motorcycles were impounded for being unroadworthy. The operation led by the TMPD and Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya aimed to enhance service delivery and by-law enforcement across Tshwane. Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested 11 undocumented immigrants and impounded 7 food delivery motorcycles in Centurion#TMPDsafety — Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) June 7, 2025 Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
IOL News
13 hours ago
- IOL News
Not so fast: Police crackdown on food delivery bikers in Tshwane, scores arrested during blitz
During the operation on Friday night, 11 undocumented foreign nationals were detained for suspicion of being in South Africa illegally, pending verification by the Department of Home Affairs. Image: TMPD Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has arrested 11 undocumented immigrants and impounded seven food delivery motorcycles in and around the Centurion area during an intense law enforcement blitz. Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) chief commissioner Yolanda Faro and City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya led the ReAspana programme around Centurion on Friday. 'The ReAspana programme involves various stakeholders from the City of Tshwane, which aims to enhance service delivery in all regions across Tshwane, with the TMPD in particular focused on bylaws enforcement,' said TMPD spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba. 'During the operation, 11 undocumented foreign nationals were detained for suspicion of being in the country illegally, pending verification by the Department of Home Affairs.' Mahamba said seven food delivery motorcycles were impounded for being unroadworthy. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Furthermore, Mahamba said several infringement notices were issued to shop owners who were caught trading contrary to their business licenses. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'The TMPD is determined to enforce bylaws compliance and maintain order within the city,' said Mahamba. Last year, The Star reported that delivery scooter drivers plying their trade in Johannesburg to transport food and groceries to scores of households have been accused of driving without official driving licences. While some have proven to be immigrants, the alleged foreign nationals have also been accused of driving around, trying to make a living, without documentation to be legal in the country. The drivers have also been involved in traffic incidents. They face a lot of criticism from ordinary South Africans daily as many believe they lack driving skills. In an investigation conducted by The Star on Pixley ka Isaka Seme Street, a scooter driver was arrested after he was stopped by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department following his failure to produce a valid driving licence. Speaking with a foreign national from Arusha, Tanzania, who asked not to be named for fear of retaliation, The Star exposed a network of corruption occurring in the industry. IOL News
