THE City has condemned a series of incidents all targeting its officials over the weekend.
eThekwini Municipality’s spokesperson, Msawakhe Mayisela said while the City applauds all its tourists and residents for an incident free weekend, an official from Durban Solid Waste (DSW) was assaulted on Sunday.
“The incident took place in the vicinity of Blue Lagoon where the official, who was on duty cleaning the area, was physically assaulted and his keys taken away as he tried to get back into his vehicle.
In other City news: Municipal councillors and officials arrested for corruption
“Metro Police had given chase however was unable to apprehend the person due to the large crowds that they had to
manoeuvre through,” he said.
In a separate incident, a driver under the influence of alcohol got into a vehicle and knocked a student traffic warden and proceeded to thereafter knock into two other vehicles.
She was arrested and detained, and a case of drunken, reckless and negligent driving was opened.
You can also sign up for news alerts on Telegram. Send us a Telegram message (not an SMS) with your name and surname (ONLY) to 060 532 5532.
Here’s where you can download Telegram on Android or Apple.