Motorists found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol could face a lifetime ban from holding a driving licence under severe new sanctions proposed by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport. Following the release of the 2025/26 festive season road safety statistics, lawmakers are calling for urgent legislative intervention and a strict zero-tolerance approach to alcohol consumption behind the wheel.

Guest: Mr Selelo Donald Selamolela: Parliament’s Transport Portfolio Committee Chairperson 

Motorists found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol could face a lifetime ban from holding a driving licence under severe new sanctions proposed by Parliament&rsquo;s Portfolio Committee on Transport.&nbsp;Following the release of the 2025/26 festive season road safety statistics, lawmakers are calling for urgent legislative intervention and a strict zero-tolerance approach to alcohol consumption behind the wheel.
Guest: Mr&nbsp;Selelo&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Selamolela: Parliament&rsquo;s Transport Portfolio Committee Chairperson&nbsp;

THE MORNING BRIEF

Motorists found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol could face a lifetime ban from holding a driving licence under severe new sanctions proposed by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport.