Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says 690 people lost their lives on South African roads from 1 December to 20 December 2020, compared to 732 people who passed away over the same period last year.
“While this represents a 5.7% decline
year-on-year, it is no reason to celebrate.
One life lost on our roads is one life too many. The total number of
crashes has declined by 8% compared to the same period last year,” Mbalula
said.
Releasing the preliminary festive season
fatalities statistics on Tuesday at an event in Petroport, Panorama East, the
Minister said six provinces have recorded a decline in fatalities.
“We are encouraged that these reductions make a
positive contribution towards the realisation of our 20% target of reducing
fatalities on our roads in 2020,” Mbalula said.
The Western Cape recorded a decline of 26.6%,
with 69 fatalities compared to 94 in 2019.
Mbalula has called on all road users to
exercise extreme caution as the country enters the second phase of the peak
travel period.
“All our traffic law enforcement officers must
remain vigilant and intensify efforts to stop the carnage on our roads.’’
"Our tactics will include visibility in
residential areas and in the proximity of places where festivities occur in
order to deter those who would otherwise be emboldened to drive under the
influence of alcohol,” he added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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