By OBAKENG MAJE
25 January 2026- The Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) at the Matlosana Local Municipality and a former ANCYL leader (36), has been arrested for alleged drunken driving, resisting arrest, assault on traffic official and malicious damage to property.

It is alleged that on 24 January 2026 at around 6:30am, the traffic officials were busy with routine patrols when they spotted a black sedan vehicle in Leask Street driving while facing the oncoming traffic. It is alleged that, the female traffic official stopped and approached the driver who appeared to be under the influence of liquor.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said furthermore, upon interviewing the suspect for his actions and informed of his arrest by the officials, he became aggressive and started to attack the female officials. Tselanyane said it was then that the male officials then tried to intervene and resistance escalated up until the police were called and the suspect was restrained.

“In due process the female official sustained an injury on her left hand. It is alleged that, while on the way to the health facility to draw blood samples, the suspect hit and broke the window of the traffic vehicle. The suspect was eventually taken to Stilfontein Health Centre to draw blood and resistance continued and ultimately taken to the Stilfontein Police Station and the blood sample was ultimately taken from him.

“The suspect will face the drunken driving, resisting arrest, assault on traffic official and malicious damage to property. He is detained and is expected to appear before the Klerksdorp Magistrate’s Court on Monday,” he said.
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