Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says he is impressed that Easter Weekend crash fatalities have decreased by 40% on the country's roads compared to 2018.
“We are at least heartened by the fact that compared this time to last year fatalities have been reduced by 40% which is significant. Of course, we would not like to lose a single soul on our roads. Unfortunately, we still have these numbers. But we are pleased that the numbers are down and we attribute that largely to the fact that we have increased the visibility of law enforcement officers which is one thing that contributes to less road crashes.
Meanwhile, Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane has again appealed to motorists to be cautious on the roads as they return from their Easter holidays. Nkosi-Malobane has extended her condolences to the families and friends who lost their loved ones and also wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured.The death toll on Western Cape roads this Easter has risen to 32. This follows a head-on collision between two vehicles near Bredasdorp in which killed eight people were killed.
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