Western cape traffic authorities
With Easter break looming, WC officials ready to ramp up safety campaign
This Easter, they've vowed to go even harder after those who break the rules of the road.
During the summer holidays last year, road deaths increased by over 5% nationally.
City officials have set up various vehicle check points across the city, doing visual screenings as well as random breath testing.
Traffic authorities have given motorists the go-ahead to gorge themselves on hot cross buns this Easter, secure in the knowledge that they won't be arrested for driving under the influence.
A bolstered road safety enforcement plan will swing into action to decrease the high number of road deaths over the four-day Easter break.
They are under investigation for allegedly encouraging drag racing on a section of the N2 near Grabouw.
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says three people lost their lives and another two sustained minor injuries.
Law enforcement at taxi ranks across the metro has been bolstered, following the surge in gun violence.
Traffic authorities have expressed concern over the high number of motorists who are speeding and drinking and driving despite appeals not to do so.
Provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa says at around 7pm on Thursday a passenger on the bus alerted authorities to the vehicle's poor condition.
The two drivers, a traffic officer and a firefighter, had been caught racing along the N7 on Wednesday evening by Ghost Squad officers.
Most schools and businesses reopen next week, signalling the official end to the holidays for many.
The City of Cape Town says roadblocks are intended for community safety by getting drunk drivers off the roads.
The pair was nabbed earlier this week and arrested on corruption charges.
One drunk driver was arrested after hitting and killing a pedestrian yesterday evening.
Nine motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence during traffic operations across the WC.
Illegal street racing is becoming a big problem in Cape Town.
Six people have lost their lives in separate road accidents in the Cape at the weekend.