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He said the department would not tolerate abuse of state resources that were intended to help people.
“Employees who discredit the department will face internal disciplinary proceedings.”
According to EFF spokesperson in the Buffalo City region, Siya Rumbu, the official was “so drunk that he could not speak properly” and had difficulty driving the vehicle.
Rumbu said the vehicle was discovered by EFF councilor Simphiwe Libala.
Libala reportedly saw the vehicle parked at a stop sign and blocking traffic.
“Libala, along with community members, tried to open the car door because the driver seemed to have passed out,” Rumbu said.
The incident was captured in a 58 second video clip that has been circulating on social media platforms.
Provincial police could not be reached Sunday for comment on the arrest of the latest official. It is unclear if he will appear in court on Monday.
This is the second health official to be found allegedly drunk behind the wheel this year.
In August, Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba personal messenger Ayanda Matinise received a 5,000 rand bond from the King William’s Town Magistrates Court after being charged with violating national lockdown regulations for unauthorized use of a state vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol and attempting to bribe the police.
He allegedly tried to bribe the officers R10,000 after a high-speed chase in King William’s Town.
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