Seventy four people have been arrested for drunk driving over the weekend during the Arrive Alive Campaign in the Free State.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula took the Campaign to the Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe) in Bloemfontein.
The bulk of the arrests were made in the area where the Macufe Festival was being held.
The National Department of Transport oversaw road blocks being manned by police.
Motorists say they appreciate the intervention.
“I am coming from Botshabelo, I’m very happy because I’m not drunk. I feel very safe now as we go to Bloemfontein, seeing the traffic officers doing their jobs make us feel very safe.”
The Arrive Alive and the 365 Days Road Safety Action is fully activated across the country.
Officer Mbalula is on the ground today in Free State #FixingTransport #OTM2019 pic.twitter.com/vER5fiNesv
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) October 13, 2019
OCTOBER TRANSPORT MONTH
| Fixing Transport to Grow South Africa Together |The Arrive Alive and the 365 Days Road Safety Action is fully activated across the country. I am in Free State today for safer roads.
Hoot when you see me … #OTM2019 pic.twitter.com/f4vBu2sFoh
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) October 13, 2019
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