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Western cape traffic authorities

With Easter break looming, WC officials ready to ramp up safety campaign

By Shamiela Fisher

This Easter, they've vowed to go even harder after those who break the rules of the road.

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  • Western Cape Traffic chief Kenny Africa. Picture: EWN

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  • FILE: Officials tested more than 860 drivers overnight at so-called alcohol-blitz roadblocks. Picture: EWN.

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  • FILE. Six people have lost their lives in separate road accidents in the Cape at the weekend. Picture: sxc.hu.

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