KZN's road death numbers highest

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Since the beginning of December, Transport officials say 767 lives have been lost on our roads. KZN has recorded the highest number of deaths so far, at 162. Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says, "the single largest group of casualties, it's people between the ages of 25 and 34." Aside from drinking and driving, Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says the use of social media behind the wheel has become a major problem.
21 Dec 2018 1AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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