Msunduzi Municipality denies drunk driving arrest of municipal manager
The Msunduzi Municipality has clarified that its municipal manager was not arrested for drunk driving.
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Msunduzi Municipality has moved to dismiss social media claims that its municipal manager was arrested for drunk driving, saying the reports are false and misleading.
In a statement, the municipality said it had noted “recent social media reports regarding the arrest of a municipal manager for drunk driving” and confirmed that “the individual in question is not the municipal manager of Msunduzi”.
The municipality further clarified that “at the time of the incident, our municipal manager was out of the city,” directly contradicting claims circulating online.
The statement comes amid heightened public scrutiny of senior officials and road safety conduct, particularly as KwaZulu-Natal continues to grapple with high levels of road fatalities.
While distancing the municipal manager from the alleged incident, the municipality reiterated its broader stance on road safety and law enforcement.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting road safety and responsible driving,” the statement said.
Msunduzi Municipality also aligned itself with national and provincial road safety messaging, confirming its support for the #NenzaniLaEzweni Operation.
“Msunduzi Municipality fully endorses the #NenzaniLaEzweni campaign and its call for responsible citizenship,” the statement said, emphasising that “road safety is a shared responsibility”.
Residents were urged to contribute to safer roads, with the municipality calling on the public “to play their part in making our streets safer for everyone”.
Concluding its response, the municipality framed the issue as one of shared values and civic responsibility, stating: “Let us continue to build a city that values life, respects the law, and upholds the dignity of all who live in it.”