“There were 104 fatalities recorded ... with a decrease of 41% from the previous Easter period.”
The lowest number of fatalities were recorded in the Free State and Northern Cape, with only two fatalities reported each.
Nzimande said there were 80 fatal crashes countrywide, which was 40% less than those reported last year.“We still would not like to see even a single soul being lost on our roads. “The above shows that with determination, observance of the basic rules of road safety, and co-operation between government and road users, we can indeed defeat the scourge of road crashes,” said Nzimande.
He conveyed his condolences to families that lost loved ones on the roads and he wished a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. “I have directed the Road Accident Fund to provide the families of the deceased and the injured with the necessary support and care during this difficult time,” Nzimande said.
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