A driver was arrested for driving 216km/h on N4 near Witbank on Saturday, the Mpumalanga community safety, security and liaison department said.

The speedster was believed to be driving under the influence of alcohol, the department said in a statement.

He would appear in the Witbank Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Community Safety MEC Vusi Shongwe welcomed the arrest.

He said arresting reckless...read more here: Drunk driver caught doing 216km/h