Illegal street racers in Bellville South were stopped during a City enforcement operation on 4 May 2026, as officers moved in on a gathering that quickly drew a crowd, reports Cape {town} Etc.
The City of Cape Town said two motorists were arrested for reckless and negligent driving after the Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted the illegal street race, while five others were detained for driving under the influence.
A crowd of about 500 people dispersed after officers arrived. Jakes Gerwel Drive in Athlone was also patrolled, although the area remained quiet.
Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith said: ‘Illegal street racing continues to feature as one of the many challenges that our staff have to deal with.’
He added that the City has worked to create safe, legal spaces for the activity, but the offences continue to affect nearby communities and road users.
Across weekly operations, Traffic Officers made 60 arrests, impounded 142 public transport vehicles and executed 645 warrants of arrest.
Metro Police Officers recorded 110 arrests, while Law Enforcement Officers made 204 arrests during the same period.
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