Mbalula welcomes arrest of 308 km/h Gauteng speedster

Mbalula welcomes arrest of 308 km/h Gauteng speedster

"The alleged speedster, who resides in Midrand was tracked down at a funeral in Limpopo by undercover investigators," says Allie-Paine. 

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Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula has welcomed the arrest of a suspect believed to have recorded himself driving at more than 300 kilometers per hour in a 120-kilometer zone.


The 36-year-old male driver was driving a red Audi TT, on N1 Southbound in Midrand. 


According to Mbalula's spokesperson, Ayanda Allie-Paine officials from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) used various investigative techniques to identify, locate and arrest the suspect.


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"The alleged speedster, who resides in Midrand was tracked down at a funeral in Limpopo by undercover investigators," says Allie-Paine. 


He faces charges of reckless and negligent driving as well as related charges in terms of the National Road Traffic Act.



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