Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Easter 2025 sees a 45% decline in road deaths

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced in Pretoria on Tuesday that South Africa has recorded its lowest Easter Road fatalities in three years, with a 45.6% decrease in deaths and a 32.5% drop in crashes. Speaking at the release of the 2025 Easter Road Safety Report, Creecy praised the coordinated efforts of law enforcement, civil society, and government for the remarkable decline in road carnage. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Transport Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa about the road stats, taxi violence in Gauteng and about the country’s only driving licence card printer breaking down once again.
29 Apr 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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