Putfontein speedster behind bars

The EMPD is cracking the whip on motorists driving recklessly and endangering the lives of others.

May 23, 2026

Jani de Beer 1 minute read

Man wearing a red shit shits on a bench. His face is blocked out — A 24-year-old man was arrested in Putfontein on charges of reckless and negligent driving. Photo: EMPD

A 24-year-old man was arrested in Putfontein on May 20 on charges of reckless and negligent driving.

“EMPD Bronberg Precinct officers spotted the motorist driving recklessly, disobeying traffic signals and over-taking other motor vehicles by passing into oncoming traffic,” said EMPD spokesperson, chief superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa.

“Attempts to bring the driver to a stop resulted in a high-speed chase; however, it was tactically brought to a stop at the corner of Lurie and Kerk streets.”

Upon his arrest, the man alleged that he was unaware that law enforcement officers were attempting to bring him to a stop.

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May 23, 2026

Jani de Beer 1 minute read

Jani de Beer

Jani went from working as a student intern for the Boksburg Advertiser to being employed as a junior journalist in 2004. Taking time out to start a family, she returned to the Caxton family in 2022 as senior journalist for the Benoni City Times. Her passion is telling her community's stories.