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Traffic Report: Illegal Immigrants Arrested During Road Safety Operation in Parys


Staff Reporter

Sasolburg – A road safety operation conducted near the Vaal Toll Plaza on the N1 has led to the arrest of three illegal immigrants.

The operation, led by Ketso “Toto” Makume; MEC for Finance, Economic, Development and Tourism in Free State Province, took place yesterday as part of ongoing road safety campaigns in the area.

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During the operation, at least 600 vehicles were scanned, while two buses were impounded for failing to comply with road regulations.
Traffic fines were issued for the following offences:

  • 8 cases of defective tyres.
  • 2 cases involving registration plates.
  • 2 cases of unregistered vehicles.
  • 1 case of cellphone use while driving
  • 3 cases of driving without a valid driver’s licence.
  • 3 cases where drivers failed to produce identification.

In other news, STEPUPSANEWS has reached 25 million hits so far this year, reflecting a 100% year-on-year growth from 12 million hits recorded in 2024.

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