Santaco commends road safety initiatives during Easter weekend

South Africa: Lower Easter Weekend Road Deaths in Western Cape

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed encouragement over the slight decline in road-related fatalities during this year's Easter long weekend.

Lower road death toll over Easter long weekend this year

The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed encouragement over the slight decline in road-related fatalities during this year’s Easter long weekend.  However, road users are urged to continue to make responsible choices, especially with another long weekend approaching. Between 17 and 21 April 2025, a total of 22 fatal crashes were recorded in the province, resulting in 22 lives lost.  This marks a decline when compared to the 26 road-r…

Santaco commends road safety initiatives during Easter weekend

WC Government Pleads For Safer Roads This Holiday After 14 Die In Easter Crashes

As the long weekend and upcoming school holidays draw near, the Western Cape Government has issued a firm call for heightened road safety across the province. Following the tragic loss of 14 pedestrians over the recent Easter weekend and 181 arrests for drunk driving, officials are pleading with the public to act responsibly—whether they’re driving, cycling, or walking. “These figures are a stark reminder of what’s at stake,” said Muneera Allie,…

Cape Town’s Easter Was Tamer, With Fewer Sirens, More Sanity (But Still A Few Wildcards) – 2oceansvibe News

Fewer arrests, less chaos, but Cape Town’s Easter weekend wasn’t entirely drama-free. Think confiscated guns, midnight accidents, and 60,000 reasons to drive better.

Easter weekend road deaths decline in Western Cape

The Western Cape Government has reported a slight decline in road-related fatalities during the Easter weekend of 2025, an encouraging development in the face of growing concerns over road safety, reports Cape {town} Etc. Despite the positive trend, authorities continue to stress the importance of responsible behaviour on the roads, particularly with another long weekend on the horizon. From 17 to 21 April, the province experienced 22 fatal cras…