KZN voters: Road barricaded over election results in Jozini

Traffic was obstructed on the P522 Machini road in Jozini as members of the Jozini Congress Party blocked it over the local government election results in the ward. KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma confirmed the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) was present and working to ensure smooth traffic flow. Duma reported that RTI officers were constantly monitoring traffic across the province on Sunday.

Heavy rainfall was reported throughout Durban, with the RTI also recording an accident along the N3 in Park Rynie, where a light motor vehicle flipped over, resulting in one person being injured. Motorists have been advised to drive with caution due to the weather conditions and traffic disruptions.

In another case, a man was arrested for drunk driving in KZN and broke down in tears during his arrest, blaming the loss of his political party in the local government elections for his decision to drink and drive. The incident occurred during a Nenzani La Ezweni operation in Greytown on Friday. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport stated that authorities are ramping up efforts to combat drunk driving ahead of the festive season, as part of the Nenzani La Ezweni Operation.

According to the department's video, the drunk driver was seen sobbing uncontrollably upon his arrest, stating that his political party's electoral defeat was the primary reason for his behavior. Since the launch of the Nenzani La Ezweni Operation, more than 7,110 motorists have been arrested. Duma announced that the RTI would intensify the operation as the province gets ready for the festive season, focusing on addressing dangerous driving behavior and enhancing road safety as traffic volumes rise during the holiday period.