Thousands of motorists coming back after a long Easter weekend

Nontando mafanya

28 March 2016

As tens of thousands of motorists head home after the Easter Weekend, traffic volumes will again pick on the country’s roads in the next few hours.

About 300 people were killed over the 2015 Easter period. Authorities will be stationed on all major routes around the country today, with heavy traffic expected on the final day of the Easter long weekend.

Traffic officials have had their hands full this weekend trying to reduce the number of fatalities compared to last year.

The Western Cape traffic department’s Chief Kenny Africa says they have seen a change in behaviour on the roads this year.