Gov’t proposing manslaughter charge for causing death while drunk driving – …stiffer jail time, permanent suspension of licence under consideration

The upsurge in drunk driving and accidents has caused the  government to propose amendments to the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act to pave the way for the introduction of motor manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm when driving a vehicle under the influence.

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