| Alleged drunken driver arrested | |
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| Date Published: | 2026/01/25 |
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Media Statement POTCHEFSTROOM - It is alleged that on Saturday, 24 January 2026 at about 06:30, traffic officials were busy with routine patrols in Klerksdorp when they spotted a black sedan vehicle in Leask Street driving while facing the oncoming traffic. The female traffic official stopped and approached the driver who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Furthermore, upon interviewing the suspect for his actions and informing him of his arrest by the officials, he became aggressive and started to attack the female officials. This prompted male officials to intervene and resistance escalated up until when SAPS were called and the suspect was restrained. In the process the female official sustained an injury on her left hand. Allegedly while on the way to the health facility to draw blood samples, the suspect hit and broke the window of the traffic vehicle. The suspect was eventually taken to Stilfontein Health Centre to draw blood and resistance continued and he was ultimately taken to SAPS Stilfontein where a blood sample was ultimately taken from him. The 36-year-old will face the following charges: 1. Drunken driving; 2. Resisting Arrest; 3. Assault on traffic official and; 4. Malicious damage to property. The suspect is detained and is expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate's Court on Monday, 26 January 2026. Ends
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