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Road safety

FACT CHECK: Is SA the ‘most dangerous country in the world to drive in’?

By Africa Check

‘Staggering’ and ‘frustrating’ were just two of the words Zutobi used to describe the country’s road safety. But did its evidence make the grade?

  • Picture: ER24/Twitter

    Buckle up: South Africa is the 'most dangerous country to drive in'

    Recent data from Zutobi gave driving scores for countries around the world based on factors such as seatbelt use, alcohol related accidents and speed limit - and awarded South Africa a disappointing safety score of 3.41/10

    96 days ago
  • Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

    Safety of scholar transport highlighted by Mpumalanga crash

    The dangerous nature of scholar transport has been thrust into the spotlight after the latest deadly crash involving children.

    179 days ago
  • Traffic officers conduct checks at a roadblock. Picture: @Dotransport/Twitter

    Traffic officials on alert as the last of SA's holidaymakers head home

    Traffic officials across South Africa are on high alert this weekend as the last of the holidaymakers return home.

    212 days ago
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    34 suspected drunk drivers arrested in Jo'burg during road safety operations

    More than 30 Johannesburg motorists have been arrested for suspected drunk driving in the metro.

    239 days ago
  • FILE: With sustained downpours expected to continue across vast parts of the metro, the City of Johannesburg’s emergency medical services are on high alert. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News.

    Gauteng motorists warned to brace for delays due to rain & load shedding

    With a warning that more rain is expected on Friday evening emergency services are urging Gauteng residents to be cautious on the roads.

    283 days ago
  • A man was found lying in the minibus while three men, a woman and a 2-year-old girl were found seated in the car. Picture: ER24

    One dead, multiple injured in Plattekloof car crash

    A man has died and three others have been injured in Plattekloof in Cape Town after a minibus taxi and car collided in the area on Saturday.

    309 days ago
  • FILE: Traffic police conduct a routine roadblock over the long weekend. Picture: RTMC

    Law enforcement officials out in numbers as holidaymakers head home

    As the Heritage weekend draws to an end at least nine road fatalities were recorded in Gauteng and officials are concerned that the number could soon rise.

    323 days ago
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    WC authorities urge holidaymakers to exercise caution on the roads

    One fatal crash has been recorded in Overhex, in Worcester late Saturday night.

    323 days ago
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    Motorists cautioned to be careful along N3 toll concession

    A cold front in parts of South Africa brought icy weather and misty conditions along the highway.

    365 days ago
  • Picture: © adilcelebiyev/123rf.com

    33 killed as bus crashes into fuel truck in DRC

    Deadly road accidents are frequent in DRC where the roads are full of old vehicles that often do not comply with safety norms.

    378 days ago
  • Nine people were killed and four others were injured on Sunday 18 August 2019 in a taxi accident at the Buccleuch Interchange, Johannesburg. Picture: @AsktheChiefJMPD/Twitter.

    ANALYSIS: This is why South Africa is not bottom of the class for road safety

    An accurate understanding of the problem is an important part of finding solutions.

    496 days ago
  • Patrol vehicles have been fitted with technology that can identify offenders. Picture: @MadikizelaBongz/Twitter

    WC Transport authorities turn to technology to make roads safer

    Patrol vehicles have been fitted with technology that can identify offenders.

    501 days ago
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    HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Cyclists, cyclists everywhere and not a care to spare

    Haji Mohamed Dawjee's first day dropping her child of at daycare was traumatic for more reasons than you can guess.

    584 days ago
  • Law enforcement officers operate a roadblock on the N3 Marianhill Toll Plaza. Picture: @TrafficRTMC/Twitter

    RTMC notes more road deaths involving private cars this festive season

    The RTMC’s Makhosini Msibi said that this festive season had so far seen more deaths of people in private vehicles than any other mode of transport.

    601 days ago
  • Cars go through the N3 Marianhill Toll Plaza on 22 April 2019. Picture: @TrafficRTMC/Twitter

    Traffic volumes spike as Gauteng festive exodus gathers pace

    A spike in traffic volumes is being seen along the N1 to Limpopo and the N3 to Durban.

    604 days ago
  • A roadblock on the N2 near Somerset West, on the outskirts of Cape Town. Picture: @MadikizelaBongz/Twitter

    WC transport dept to intensify road safety ops ahead of festive season

    Between 9 and the 15 November, 53 integrated roadblocks were conducted where over 23,000 vehicles were checked.

    637 days ago
  • Mop-up operations got under way on Monday, 2 December 2019, following an accident between five trucks on Van Reenen’s Pass on the N3. Picture: N3 Toll Concession.

    Justice Project SA: Road safety messages not getting through to drivers

    Mid-term statistics show that 589 people have been killed and over 1,300 arrested for drunk driving since the start of the festive season.

    965 days ago
  • Transport Minister Blade Nzimande at the Easter Road Safety enforcement activation on the N1 North on 18 April 2019. Picture: @DoTransport/Twitter

    Demerit system coming, Nzimande warns motorists

    Transport Minister Blade Nzimande said that his department would find innovative methods to help police the roads and that this would include an evidentiary breathalyser and the implementation of the Aarto Amendment Bill into law.

    1200 days ago
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