Cape Town mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith. (Jaco Marais/Gallo Images/Netwerk24)
A Cape Town taxi driver driving a vehicle with passengers while under the influence of alcohol was arrested on Monday morning, while on Friday a high-flying speedster was caught in the act and is expected in court for 63 outstanding warrants.
The City of Cape Town said traffic officials also impounded 148 vehicles and executed 1 923 warrants of arrest over the past week.
On Monday morning, traffic officers were patrolling when they stopped the minibus taxi between Hout Bay and Camps Bay.
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