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  • FILE: The Transport Department has urged road users to obey the rules of the road this festive season. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    Officials to step up road safety campaigns

    The Transport Department has urged road users to obey the rules of the road this festive season.

    2706 days ago
  • FILE: Over 80 pedestrians have been killed in Gauteng and the Western Cape since the beginning of the month. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    No change in festive season crash stats

    Over 80 pedestrians have been killed in Gauteng and the Western Cape so far this month.

    2711 days ago
  • FILE: Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says driver fatigue and drivers taking unnecessary risks are listed among the biggest causes of fatal crashes. Picture: Jeff Wicks/iWitness.

    More fatalities bring weekend road deaths to 27

    A child and nine other people were burnt beyond recognition in a collision involving seven vehicles.

    2712 days ago
  • FILE: Five people have been left critically injured in the accident. Picture: Supplied

    Four dead in KZN crash

    The survivors have been stabilised and transported to Ngwelezane Hospital in KZN.

    2740 days ago
  • Several cars were involved in a massive accident after truck lost control and crashed into other cars on the N12 East at Voortrekker in Alberton on 14 October 2014. Picture: EWN Traffic

    Road traffic victims remembered

    WC Transport MEC Donald Grant says more than 17,000 people are killed in South Africa annually.

    2747 days ago
  • Western Cape traffic issued a warning to pedestrians to be careful, especially on highways. Picture: EWN.

    14 weekend roads deaths in WC

    Western Cape traffic issued a warning to pedestrians to be careful, especially on highways.

    2823 days ago
  • FILE: A car crash in the Western Cape on the N1 highway between Laingsburg and Beaufort West. Picture: Melvyn Boiskin/iWitness

    WC: 16 road deaths in 2 days

    The WC Traffic Department says 16 people were killed in road accidents over the weekend.

    3005 days ago
  • Since 1 December 2013, there have been 1,447 crashes nationally, resulting in 1,376 fatalities. Picture: Supplied.

    Preliminary road death toll announced

    Dipuo Peters says 1,376 people have died since 1 December 2013.

    3058 days ago
  • Nine people have been killed following a head on collision between a truck and a taxi near Ramsgate in KwaZulu-Natal. Picture: EWN.

    Nine die in KZN crash

    The collision between a truck and a taxi happened last night near Ramsgate in KwaZulu-Natal.

    3066 days ago
  • FILE: At least 1,184 people have died on South African roads this festive season. Picture: iWitness.

    1,184 killed on SA roads

    The latest figure was released by the Road Traffic Management Corporation.

    3067 days ago
  • FILE: Five people have died in accidents on South African roads in the past 24 hours.

    Carnage continues on SA roads

    At least 1,184 people have died on SA roads since the start of the festive season.

    3067 days ago
  • FILE: Traffic volumes are expected to increase today as holidaymakers head home. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    Traffic volumes expected to increase

    The N1, N3 and N14 are some of the routes that have been identified as high traffic areas.

    3068 days ago
  • The wreckage of a car involved in an accident on the N1 between Laingsburg and Beaufort Wes on Sunday 16 December 2012. Picture: Melvyn Boiskin/iWitness.

    More lives lost on SA roads

    At least four people including a baby were killed and 20 others injured in accidents.

    3070 days ago
  • The wreckage of a minibus taxi is pictured after a major accident in Pinetown, KZN, at the base of Field's Hill on 5 Septemeber 2013. Picture: @TowingHERS/Twitter

    Wayne Duvenage: Road deaths show govt mediocrity at its best

    Wayne Duvenage has a case of déjà vu regarding the carnage on South Africa's roads.

    3071 days ago
  • RTMC has urged motorists to obey all the rules to prevent further deaths on the country’s roads. Picture: Aki Anastasiou via twitter.

    Motorists urged to respect road laws

    RTMC has urged motorists to obey all road laws to prevent further deaths.

    3075 days ago
  • Western Cape Transport MEC Robin Carlisle. Picture: Sapa.

    WC project reduces road deaths

    Since the Average Speed Over Distance project went live, deaths on WC roads have dropped.

    3138 days ago
  • Traffic. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    RTMC promises to make roads safer

    The Road Traffic Management Corporation has launched its new campaign for the festive season.

    3163 days ago
  • Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters.

    Peters committed to reducing road carnage

    Around R306 billion is lost to the South African economy annually as a result of road accidents.

    3170 days ago
  • Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters. Picture:GCIS

    Concern at high number of road deaths

    Transport Minister says collective responsibility needs to be taken regarding road safety.

    3180 days ago
  • At least 13 people have lost their lives on the country’s roads this weekend. Picture: EWN

    13 killed on SA roads

    At least 13 people have lost their lives on the country’s roads this weekend.

    3272 days ago
  • Traffic. Picture: Jacob Moshokoa/EWN.

    Total booze ban won't work - AA

    The AA believes lowering the legal blood alcohol level to zero will not curb road fatalities.

    3306 days ago
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