While the PSA was shocked about SAPS not acquiring alcohol testing kits in time for holidays, hundreds of motorists were still caught.
From December 1-31, 2022, integrated operations by SAPS resulted in 1,553 drunk driver arrests.
Colonel Athlenda Mathe stated that despite delays in distribution of alcohol blood test kits, measures were taken to avoid delays through collaboration with other law enforcement agencies.
Claude Naiker, PSA National Manager, criticized the department’s inability to adequately resource the department and ensure vacant positions are filled.
The SAPS promised that once rigorous testing of newly acquired kits is finished, distribution will begin. Alcohol blood test kits are essential evidence in drunken driving cases.
Provincial breakdown of arrests: GP 814, FS 188, WC 182, MP 138, KZN 76, NW 60, EC 50, LIM 18, NC 17.
