Mbali Dhlamini24 December 2024 | 7:27

Mabyuane urges EC law enforcement to hold reckless drivers accountable

Mabuyane said it is concerning that fatalities on Eastern Cape’s roads continue to rise.

Mabyuane urges EC law enforcement to hold reckless drivers accountable

FILE: Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Picture: Eastern Cape Office of the Premier/Facebook

JOHANNESBURG - Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has urged law enforcement to hold reckless drivers accountable for their disregard for human life on the roads.  

Mabuyane said it was concerning that fatalities on the province's roads continued to rise.  

The concern comes as last-minute Christmas travellers are expected to hit the roads on Tuesday.

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The death toll from road crashes in the Eastern Cape is nearing 90, with more travel expected over the New Year’s break.  

Mabuyane said it was everyone’s responsibility to act swiftly and prevent further loss of life.  

"The alarming increase in road accidents is claiming innocent lives,” said spokesperson Khusela Rantjie.  

"In the past week alone, the province witnessed several fatal road crashes, and the premier calls on all road users to exercise caution, be vigilant, and adhere to traffic laws to prevent more deaths."