Kwazulu-natal: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has welcomed the arrest of a Zimbabwean national who was allegedly driving at 172 km/h in a 120 km/h zone. The incident occurred while the driver was transporting Afro-pop artists Fanatic SA and Stalin to a beach festival in Umtwalume on Tuesday. The driver is expected to appear in the Scottburgh Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

According to South African Government News Agency, the MEC stated that the province is intensifying efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities involving young people. These incidents are often linked to speeding, excessive alcohol consumption, drunk driving, and increased night-time travel.

Over the past five years, the Road Accident Fund report has shown that 43.5% of personal injury claims were submitted by young people aged 15 to 35. This amounted to 70,743 claims, with young people under the age of 15 accounting for 15,227 claims.