The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concern after 25 people lost their lives in crashes, collisions, and accidents on provincial roads between 29 December and 4 January.
Chief Director for Traffic Management, Maxine Bezuidenhout says pedestrians, motorcyclists, and cyclists remain the most vulnerable. Of the fatalities recorded, 12 were pedestrians and six were motorcyclists, making up the bulk of deaths during the period.
“We urge pedestrians to remain visible, cross at safe points, and stay alert at all times. Motorcyclists and pedal cyclists should wear protective gear, stay visible, and ride defensively, especially in high-traffic conditions. Our teams will continue to maintain a strong presence across the province, but safer roads require cooperation from every road user.”
MEC for Mobility, Isaad Sileku says that every road fatality is one too many.
“While our enforcement teams work tirelessly, road safety ultimately depends on the choices each road user makes. Speeding, drinking and driving, and ignoring traffic rules put not only your life, but the lives of innocent road users at risk. We remain hopeful that with patience, vigilance, and mutual respect, further tragedies on Western Cape roads can be prevented.”
During the same period, law enforcement made 88 arrests for traffic-related offences, including 65 were motorists allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
