2 KwaZulu-Natal Officers Arrested for Drunk Driving, South Africans Disappointed
- Two South African Police Service officers were arrested over the weekend for drunk driving in KwaZulu-Natal
- The two officers were four and six times over the alcohol limit, respectively, and were arrested during a roadblock
- South Africans slammed the police officers and accused them of breaking the very laws they swore to uphold and enforce
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered a range of criminal activities, including cash-in-transit heists, kidnappings, taxi violence, police investigations, police shootouts, and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.
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KWAZULU-NATAL — South Africans were disappointed in two South African Police Service officers who were arrested over the weekend in KwaZulu-Natal for drunk driving.
According to SABC News, the police officers were off duty when they were arrested on 30 August 2025. One officer was from Port Edward and was arrested after he was found with alcohol of 1.05 milligrams per litre, six times above the legal limit. The second officer, stationed at the Southport Police station, was found with a level of 0.85 milligrams per litre, four times above the legal limit. Both are expected to appear in court soon.
Police officers arrested in 2025
The police arrested a police officer and four other suspects in Basrberton, Mpumalanga, on 22 March 2025, for illegal mining. The police officer was arrested as part of Operation Vala Umgodi. The police searched his car and found equipment used for illegal mining activities.
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A total of 10 police officers were arrested in Ekurhuleni for various crimes on 4 August. Six Ekurhuleni Metro Police Officers and four Tsakane Police Station officers were arrested during a raid in Edenvale. They were charged with theft and corruption.
A police officer in KwaZulu-Natal was suspended for wearing political regalia, in violation of the South African Police Service Act. The officer allegedly participated in political events and was directed to stay at home pending an investigation into his conduct.
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What did South Africans say?
Netizens commenting on Facebook slammed the officers' conduct.
Lucas Ramokopu said:
"You forgot to mention that a female prosecutor was among those arrested for drunken driving."
Jabulani Given Mgwenhya said:
"Alcohol behind the wheel is a recipe for disaster. It doesn't bring joy. It brings consequences, chaos and loss."
Trash Dube said:
"The drunkards should be charged with attempted murder. I hate drunkenness! SA men, you can do better. Stop drinking alcohol."
Herry Mxolisi Ntsimbini said:
"Mkhwanazi is the caliber of leader Africa needs to succeed."
Godfrey Giliana said:
"People who don't respect their only source of money. A fool of a man who loses his job because of alcohol."
SAPS officer arrested for murder
In a related article, Briefly News reported that a police officer from Limpopo was arrested for her alleged involvement in the death of her son and his girlfriend. The incident occurred in Mokomene-Mashaha, Botlokwa.
Police found the body of the 25-year-old man riddled with bullets. His girlfriend was taken to the hospital, where she died of her wounds.
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