The police officer who arrested Tony Yengeni, pictured, for drunken driving said the senior ANC member had disappointed him.
CAPE TOWN – ANC national executive committee member Tony Yengeni has been found guilty of drunk driving.
Yengeni, who was arrested on August 11 2013, has been found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol, but not guilty on the charge of reckless driving.
Yengeni had insisted that he had just three sips of African beer on the day of his arrest and was not intoxicated.
This despite his blood alcohol tests showing he was five times over the legal limit.
#Yengeni lawyer Dirk Uys says accused is employed by political party(ANC), is in financial position to pay a fine. Has kids and wife
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
#Yengeni his lawyer Uys: this is an embarrassment to him, no one was harmed on anyone except himself. Please impose appropriate license
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
#Yengeni Engel: all are equal before the law. I must treat this equally. I sentence you to R30 000 fine or 90 days in jail. Half suspended
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
#Yengeni Half of is suspended for 5 years unless you don't repeat the offense. Effectively Yengeni will pay R15 000 to avoid jail
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
Yengeni has been sentenced to 90 days in jail or a R30 000 fine, half of which suspended.
#Yengeni Half of is suspended for 5 years unless you don't repeat the offense. Effectively Yengeni will pay R15 000 to avoid jail
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
#Yengeni after a 3 year case. Yengeni has to pay a fine of 15 000 now. Rest is suspended for five years. Legal system for you
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
#Yengeni defense wants a fine and his license not suspended but state wants a hefty fine and a suspended prison sentence.
— Bonga Dlulane (@BongaDlulane) March 17, 2017
