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MISA says - Thank you to our law enforcement authorities

Dec 19, 2025 MISA, Motor Industry Staff Association, Martle Keyter,


MISA says - Thank you to our law enforcement authorities

 

MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, would like to thank our law enforcement authorities for being visible on our national roads 24/7 and having roadblocks to curb drunk driving and prevent unroadworthy vehicles from driving on our roads.

 

“MISA witnessed an increase in the visibility of law enforcement authorities and in roadblocks since the start of the Festive Season. Despite of all the awareness on the consequences of drunk driving and the fatal incidents reported in recent weeks where alleged drunk drivers are involved, South African motorists continue to drink and drive,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.

 

The South African Police Service reportedly arrested 57 suspects for drunk driving at roadblocks conducted on 15 December on freeways across the province. “These arrests were made in Gauteng, just two days after the outrage from the cycling community over the hit-and-run on Saturday 13 December on the R43 in Worcester that claimed the life of Francois Esterhuizen (55), owner of Manic Cycles.

 

“Idries Sheriff (41), a second cyclist, died in an accident on 16 December in Victoria Road in Camps Bay, Cape Town, after an alleged drunk driver lost control of his vehicle. Sheriff and a friend were on their usual route to Chapman’s Peak. 

 

“Two weeks ago, athletes nationwide were up in arms after runner Dezi du Plessis was struck by a taxi while participating in the Soweto Marathon on 29 November. She died a few days later in hospital. Thabang Ndluvu, the taxi driver who allegedly fled the scene, appeared in court this week on charges of drunk driving and culpable homicide. It is as though some South Africans are oblivious to the loss of lives,” says Keyter.

 

Keyter wants to congratulate the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety for intercepting and impounding the deadly overloaded 65-seater bus en route to Malawi. This bus was intercepted on the N1 bypass near Peter Mokaba Stadium. Upon inspection, traffic officials discovered the vehicle was carrying 117 people—an excess of 52 passengers over its legal capacity. “Vehicle overloading is deadly because it compromises brakes, steering and tyre integrity leading to catastrophic accidents,” says Keyter. 

 

MISA appeals to the public to also stop jaywalking on roads. Pedestrians are responsible for more than 41% of fatalities annually on South African roads.

  

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