Pretoria - From South Africa to New Zealand, to Mexico and all the way to the Russian Federation, governments are committing to take new steps to save lives on their roads. Dozens of countries around the world kick off the first global Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 on May 11. The Decade seeks to prevent road traffic deaths and injuries, which experts project … [Read more...] about Start of the Global Decade of Action for Road Safety
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Mpumalanga records fewer road accidents over Easter
Mbombela – The number of road accidents in Mpumalanga during the provincial Easter road safety campaign dropped from 97 last year to 59 this year, say authorities. Public Works, Roads and Transport Department spokesperson, David Nkambule, said accidents dropped by 39.17 percent, but that 10 more people died this year than last year. "The overall number of fatalities has … [Read more...] about Mpumalanga records fewer road accidents over Easter
Johannesburg gears up for Easter road safety drive
Pretoria - Johannesburg metro police officers will be out in full force during the coming Easter period to promote road safety and act decisively against offenders who place the lives of other road users in danger. Chief of the JMPD, Chris Ngcobo, said they will use Operation Safer Easter to zone in speed and reckless driving, unroadworthy vehicles, and those who drive under … [Read more...] about Johannesburg gears up for Easter road safety drive
