Festive season safety | Cele links alcohol to road carnage

DURBAN - Transport authorities are urging motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads.

Over 700 have been killed since the start of the festive season.

Police Minister Bheki Cele blames alcohol for gender-based violence and road accidents across the country.

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He was speaking at a roadblock on the N2 Mvoti Toll Plaza where police arrested a drunk driver.

Three unlicensed firearms were also confiscated at a roadblock between Eshowe and eThekwini.