By Friday afternoon, three people were killed on Western Cape roads while four died in the Eastern Cape.
CAPE TOWN - While political parties are using the Easter long weekend to campaign for votes ahead of the May general elections, they have also used the opportunity to urge motorists to drive responsibly.
Within less than 24 hours into the Easter holidays, several South Africans died on the roads. The ANC, DA, and EFF have all called on motorists to be extra careful when traveling far distances as Easter was meant for family and reflection, not death and despair according to the parties. The parties also asked motorists not to drink and drive and to rest, especially when traveling long distances.
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