Amanzimtoti’s Winklespruit area saw a major traffic crackdown, with 31 arrests made overnight by the KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI). MEC Siboniso Duma praised the enforcement, saying lives were saved by swift action.
Here are 12 professions linked to the arrests
According to the KZN Department of Transport, those arrested included:
- Pest Controller – With over 10 years’ experience
- Attorney – Professionally qualified legal practitioner
- Police Officer – A member of law enforcement
- Pharmacist – Registered medical professional
- School Principal – Head of a local educational institution
- Teacher – Basic education sector worker
- Mechanic – Skilled automotive repair technician
- Forklift Driver – Heavy equipment operator
- Miner – Worker in the extractives sector
- Scrap Dealer – Trader in metal waste
- Pensioner – Retired community member
- Security Guard – Private security staff
Each is suspected of serious road traffic violations. Specific charges have not yet been confirmed.
Why the crackdown happened
The arrests took place during a targeted RTI operation in Winklespruit, south of Durban. The campaign, branded #NenzaniLaEzweni, focuses on improving road compliance and reducing fatal crashes.
“Many people could have died last night and this morning. But RTI moved in swiftly and prevented carnage,” said MEC Duma.
What happens next?
The Department of Transport has not yet released details on charges or court dates. Further updates are expected as investigations continue.
The province has increased traffic enforcement as part of January safety operations.
