WC reports 28 road accident deaths in first week of December

The Western Cape Mobility Department has urged road users to practice caution after recent statistics showed 28 people have died in road accidents since the start of December.

Western Cape MEC for Mobility Isaac Sileku said it is extremely troubling that a total of 21 fatal crashes were reported in the province from 1 to the 7 December, resulting in 28 fatalities.

Provincial traffic services stopped and searched more than 33,000 vehicles during the same period and issued more than 10,000 fines for a range of traffic violations.

The traffic management chief, Maxine Bezuidenhout, said 43 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

"Our teams are fully deployed across the province, but enforcement alone cannot prevent crashes. We need every motorist, pedestrian, cyclist, and passenger to take responsibility. Simple decisions, like crossing only at safe points, not drinking and driving, and sticking to the speed limit, can save lives."