DA's Steenhuisen calls for caution on the roads this Easter weekend

JOHANNESBURG - Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has called on motorists to do what they can to prevent causing harm to others on the roads as thousands of holidaymakers continue to travel across the country.

This long weekend has seen an increase in traffic volumes on major routes heading out of Gauteng.

In his Easter message, Steenhuisen said it was important to celebrate this holiday safely and ensure that it's an enjoyable one for all.

"If you are going to be on the road this weekend, I ask that you please take extra care and that you don't put yourself or others in danger."

In the City of Tshwane, Mayor Cillier Brink has joined the local traffic department in its Easter road traffic operations.

Brink said this was to ensure that all vehicles on the road complied with the required standards.

"We are on the N1 making sure that overloaded vehicles and anyone else that can cause accidents and loss of life downstream are filtered out of the system so we protect people's lives."