Johannesburg – A minimum of 121 drivers have been arrested for ingesting and driving in simply two days.
Giving an replace on site visitors legislation enforcement throughout Easter, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Division (JMPD) Spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla stated the motorists have been arrested within the “final 48 hours”.
“Our officers have been deployed at varied strategic factors to clamp down on driving beneath the affect,” stated Superintendent Xolani Fihla on Saturday, 4 April 2026 .
The JMPD spokesperson stated the next arrests have been made during the last 48 hours:
* Thursday, 2 April 2026: 39 suspects arrested.
* Good Friday, 3 April 2026: 82 suspects arrested.
“A complete of 121 motorists have been taken into custody for ingesting and driving,” stated Superintendent Fihla.
“We remind the general public that there isn’t a excuse for such behaviour, which locations harmless lives in danger.
Superintendent Fihla stated the JMPD is sustaining a high-visibility presence throughout the Metropolis of Johannesburg as a part of our intensified Easter Security Operations.
“Whereas our main aim is to make sure a protected vacation interval for all, latest enforcement statistics spotlight a persistent disregard for highway security by some motorists,” the spokesperson stated.
“We remind the general public that there isn’t a excuse for such behaviour, which locations harmless lives in danger.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that we affirm two fatalities recorded through the graduation of the Easter weekend.”
Superintendent Fihla stated on Thursday, 2 April 2026, JMPD site visitors officers attended to a deadly accident involving a pedestrian.
Yesterday, Good Friday, 3 April 2026, the JMPD reported a deadly accident by which a passenger died.
“The JMPD sends its heartfelt condolences to the households and family members of the deceased,” Superintendent Fihla stated.
“As we transfer into the rest of the lengthy weekend, we urge all highway customers to train excessive warning.”
The JMPD reminded pedestrians to stay seen and use designated crossing factors, whereas motorists should adhere to hurry limits and keep away from ingesting alcohol earlier than getting behind the wheel.
“Our operations will stay in full drive throughout all areas to make sure the protection of our group,” Superintendent Fihla stated.
