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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The Western Cape has recorded a 55.6% increase in road-accident fatalities over the festive season.

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the province has recorded 207 road deaths, which is more than the 133, reported in the 2020 festive season. Mbalula says drunken driving and speeding have played significant roles in the increase in fatalities.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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