Maziwinkosi Petros Gwala appeared briefly in the Mtunzini Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of speeding and driving under the influence. Gwala was released on R1000 bail.

NPA spokeswoman Natasha Ramkisson said he had also been charged with being in possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. The 42-year-old was driving on the N2 on Tuesday at Fairbreeze near Mtunzini in KwaZulu-Natalwhen he was caught allegedly doing 183kmh in a 120kmh zone.

However, Ramkisson said the case against Gwala was postponed to October 15 to await the outcome of blood tests taken after his arrest.

These tests would reveal his blood alcohol level.

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Aug 3, 2012

DjEp

But the gun has nothing to do with the accident! anyone in KZN has a gun so the poor guy is protecting his own life as no one else would. Even the Premier himself, without a gun in KZN you are history!
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Aug 3, 2012

IamTheFinalSay

@DjEp
you see, in relation to the gun, the charge is "possession whilst under the influence"...this you will only know about when you apply for a firearm licence and subjected to competency training. If you have obtained a gun unlawfully, you may not know that it is reckless to possess an arm whilst under the influence, a penable conduct
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Aug 3, 2012

knobkirrie

Two charges here: Drink-driving, and gross misconduct in public office. With a high profile job like that, you dont go drink-driving, and you do not carry a firearm that is only to be used in the line of duty, whilst your brain, vision and self -esteem is impaired. Not only should he be dismissed (without pay), he should be jailed for illegal possesion (if off-duty, the firearm licence does'nt apply) of a weapon and driving (probably) an official vehicle whilst under the influence and without permission
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Aug 8, 2012

TDK

@Djep. The moment you shoot someone at the tavern whether you're provoked or attacked, you're guilty as charged for taking your gun there. The law prohibits guns at places of recreation where beer is consumed.
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