The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concerned by the number of pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests recorded during the past week.
Between 30 June and 6 July 2025, 23 people tragically lost
their lives in 23 crashes reported on Western Cape roads. Of these, 15 were
pedestrians, 4 drivers, 3 passengers and one was a motorcyclist.
‘’These figures serve as a sobering reminder that reckless
behaviour on our roads continues to have devastating consequences, particularly
for our most vulnerable road users. The loss of lives on our roads is avoidable
and requires collective action. Too many innocent lives are impacted and
altered by the poor judgment and decisions of road users,” said Isaac Sileku,
Western Cape Mobility MEC.
During the same period, 57 people were arrested on
suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
‘’Driving while under the influence, no matter how small
the amount, will not be tolerated. Drivers are urged to prioritise safety at
all times,” said Sileku.
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PICTURE: PixabayThe MEC said to improve safety and visibility on provincial
roads, the Western Cape’s Provincial Traffic Services conducted 213 integrated
roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints, and speed control operations across the
province during the past week. Over 27 000 vehicles were stopped and checked,
resulting in just over 4 000 fines issued for various traffic violations. A
total of 78 arrests were made for the following offences. Of these, 57 were for
driving under the influence of alcohol, 4 for Reckless and negligent driving, 1
Speed-related arrest, 3 Vehicles with overloaded goods, 11 for being in possession
of fraudulent documentation, and two suspects were arrested for failure to
furnish information.
“Pedestrians remain our most vulnerable road users, and the
numbers recorded this weekend are a stark reminder. We all have a role to play
in protecting lives on our roads, let’s drive, walk, and act with care,”
concluded Sileku.
Done by: Shaneca Cupido
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