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Free State police arrested 114 people for various charges at the weekend in a busy Bloemfontein.

The town was hosting its annual Mangaung Cultural Festival (Macufe), attended by people from around the country.

Among the arrested, 29 were held for speeding and drunk driving.

Department of police, roads and transport spokesman Zolile Walaza said the arrests took place between Friday and Sunday.

"The leader of the pack was a man driving a BMW who was arrested driving at 234km/h on Friday along the N1," Walaza said.

"On Saturday morning, a woman driving an Audi A5 was nabbed doing 205km/h.

"MEC for police, roads and transport Butana Komphela condemned their behaviour.

"Nobody is going to escape the radar of law enforcement agencies.

"Those arrested are running the risk of having their licences revoked once they accept guilt in court."

Most were released on bail, ranging from R1,000 to R2,000.

Meanwhile, police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Thandi Mbambo said their members worked tirelessly maintaining law and order throughout the festivities.

Police arrested a number of people on charges ranging from pickpocketing, traffic violations, alcohol-related offences to possession of dangerous weapons and dealing in drugs.

Mbambo said in one incident five people were arrested for fraud after they were found selling counterfeit tickets worth R10,000.

"Our members were posted at various hot spots around the main event where the music festival was held," said Mbambo.

All those arrested are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's court soon.

- ntwagaes@sowetan.co.za

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Oct 16, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

Eish ths is why I do not leave directly after the event I stay for an extra day, because cops know how to kil.. the fun....and these farts driving like F1 drivers on the roads risking peoples lives when will they believe that speed kill.ss!!!
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Oct 16, 2012

guiliano

234 km/h??? some just love inviting death.
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Oct 16, 2012

mashima?

People should learn that if they are from far and they went to enjoy, they rather book themselves in so that they enjoy until they drop rather than inviting this kind of things. If i was the judge i was going to lock them in and release them after festives, you can imagine how they will behave during the festives this are a danger to the society.
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Oct 16, 2012

Mgaraji

After failure to defend their precious cup, Chimps fans went on the offensive breaking laws of the land.
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