KZN officials busted for abusing state resources

Director-General, Nonhlanhla Mkhize came across them yesterday on the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Durban.

They were apparently driving contra-flow in a state vehicle and disrupted traffic.

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Mkhize alerted police and the vehicle was impounded.

Spokesperson for the KZN Government, Lennox Mabaso says there'll be a probe.

"The Director-General Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize has requested the head of the department involved where the officials are working to launch an internal disciplinary process."

"But, also a case of reckless and negligent driving will be investigated by the South African Police."