More than 18 people were reported killed in road crashes across the country over the past two days (Friday and Saturday, 30 and 31 July 2010).
Today (Saturday, 31 July 2010) alone, more than 16 people were reported killed in three separate road crashes.
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has conveyed condolences to the families of all those killed in these road crashes. “We convey condolences to the families and relatives of all those killed in these road crashes. We wish those injured a speedy recovery. An average of 38 people losing their lives every day on our roads is totally unacceptable. To this end, Road Safety has been identified as a priority by our government. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) must ensure that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) is successfully implemented. We have also commenced training 260 Traffic Officers who will form part of the newly-established National Traffic Law Enforcement Unit. Law Enforcement Agencies will continue to ensure that those who blatantly disregard road rules face the full might of the law. Working together, let us all go all out to ensure safety on our roads,” said Minister Ndebele.
In KwaZulu-Natal at about 13h00 today (Saturday), on the R103 at Peace Town near Harrismith, eight people were reported killed and 18 others sustained multiple injuries in a crash between a mini-bus taxi and a motor vehicle.
In Mpumalanga at about 02h40 today (Saturday), on the N17 between Bethal and Louis Trichardt, five people were reported killed and five others injured in a head-on collision between a bakkie and a motor vehicle.
Also in Mpumalanga at about 02h30 today (Saturday), on the road from Mhala to Rolle in Thulamahashe, two learners and a teacher were reported killed when a school bus crossing the railway line near the Rolle Train Station in Thulamahashe collided with a train. The bus carrying approximately 60 learners and three teachers was returning to Pretoria from a school tour in Limpopo when the accident occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Also in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday (30 July 2010), on the N2 highway near Shaka's Rock, two boys were killed and their mother and brother were critically injured when they were hit by a car while trying to cross the highway.
Members of the public are urged to report bad driving on 0861 400 800.
Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Cell: 083 6444 050
