But even though authorities have beefed up enforcement operations, at least ten deaths have been reported.
“We bring in extra resources, extra vehicles on the road and we place the strategically along the routes that people are going to their destinations. But as we said earlier the responsibility is on the driver.
The responsibility is on the people going on their holidays to stay safe and obey the rules of the road," said ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring.They say when they voice their concerns, it often falls on deaf ears.
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