CRIME SCENE: N2 Highway, Cape Town: An alleged drunk driver couldn’t keep his vehicle going as he fell asleep behind the wheel, causing a traffic blockade.

According to the City of Cape Town’s media office, Metro Police officers investigating the vehicle blocking a lane, found the driver fast asleep.

After waking him, his speech was allegedly slurred and smelt of alcohol.

The driver was found at 13:40 on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at the on-ramp to Jakes Gerwel Drive from the N2.

“He was blocking the right turn lane and was arrested for driving under the influence.

“It is shocking to think the driver was so inebriated he couldn’t keep his vehicle going or stay awake behind the wheel. Driving drunk puts lives at risk and shatters families. He was arrested before that happened.

“The safety of our residents will not be compromised within our Metro,” said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.

Later the same day, Metro Police officers recovered a vehicle hijacked in Khayelitsha in less than 30 minutes after the owner was held at gunpoint.

In total 407 people were arrested by City enforcement departments last week. The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC)  recorded 2 914 calls for assistance over the weekend.

Emergency call takers also logged 197 cases of physical assault, 71 domestic violence incidents and 151 vehicle and pedestrian road accidents.

The public is reminded to report emergencies or any suspicious and/or criminal activities by calling the PECC on 021 480 7700.