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EASTERN CAPE<\/strong> – A strong warning to the public against the dangers of heavy drinking during New Year’s festivities was issued by the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso, and all SAPS management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regional SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana emphasised the direct link between alcohol abuse and increased criminal activity. “This includes road fatalities, violent assaults, domestic incidents, and public disorder. A significant number of crimes attended to during this period are alcohol-related.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana added that to ensure public safety, SAPS will maintain a heightened visible presence with roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and foot patrols across the province, especially on major routes like the N2, R61, N6, and R72. There will be zero tolerance for drunk driving, drinking in public, and any form of violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gantana made a special appeal to parents and guardians: “You are responsible for your children’s safety. Actively monitor their activities and ensure that no underage drinking occurs.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The community is urged to celebrate in moderation and to report drunk drivers or criminal activity to Crime Stop on 08600 10111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Let us welcome 2026 safely and responsibly,” she concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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