During a recent crackdown on drunk driving in KwaZulu-Natal, 59 individuals were arrested, including an on-duty soldier from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The operation, part of the #NenzaniLaEzweni initiative, was executed by the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and Operation Shanela. Provincial MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, praised the efforts of the RTI officers, stating that the arrest of the soldier demonstrates that the law applies to everyone. Among the arrested was a taxi driver with a blood alcohol level 20 times over the legal limit while transporting passengers. Duma indicated that the total number of drunk drivers apprehended since the operation began in August 2022 has reached 6,345. He also noted the deployment of over 2,000 RTI officers to ensure traffic flow remained uninterrupted amid concerns about potential disruptions in the province. The arrested individuals included various professionals such as a nurse, teacher, and electrician, highlighting the widespread issue of drunk driving.