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Many affected students appeared to have participated in political protests or have had previous criminal charges, such as driving infractions.

"Even then, we continue to rely on this overburdened system to combat minor infractions, including those that attract nominal fines," the report says.

Other instances have reportedly included minor legal infractions like driving over the speed limit.

But hinting that the DA's participation was no longer certain, DA spokesman Willie Aucamp accused the ANC of a "serious infraction" and said the party had "crossed a line in the sand".

"Users may add the location, date, time and the licence plate number of the vehicle in which the alleged mandatory hijab infraction occurred, which then 'flags' the vehicle online, alerting the police," the report said.