The 2013/2014 festive season death toll on the country's roads has declined slightly, according to the preliminary reports released by the Department of Transport on Thursday. Preliminary figures released by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters show that from the period December 1, 2013 to January 7, 2014, there were 1 147 crashes with 1 376 fatalities. Last year, the number of people who died on South Africa's roads during the festive season stood at 1 465. Again the causes of the crashes … [Read more...] about 2014 Festive season death toll declines
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Deaths on South African Roads
After the horrific accident over the weekend, which involved the Cradock Primary School, it got me wondering - what is the difference - if you collide with a train on South African roads, which results in deaths, the driver is now arrested and charged with murder. If you are the cause of an accident with another motor vehicle, which results in a death, you may face culpable homicide charges. What is the difference when both acts may have been caused from recklessly ignoring road signs? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Deaths on South African Roads
Decline in Festive Season Road Death Toll
Preliminary figures for the 2011/2012 festive season road death toll report show a decrease in road fatalities compared to the previous festive season's report. Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said that 1 475 people died on the country's roads, down from 1 230 fatal crashes during the 2011/2012 festive season. "Last year, we reported that there were 1 551 fatalities out of 1 221 fatal crashes between 1 December 2010 and 8 January 2011. By the time we finalised last year's festive … [Read more...] about Decline in Festive Season Road Death Toll
Festive Season Road Deaths Drop
Despite a drop in fatal crashes on South Africa's roads this past festive season, authorities say the number of people killed on the country's roads every year remains unacceptably high. At least 1 551 people lost their lives in road accidents across the country between the beginning of December to 5 January - down by about 200 as compared to the 1 761 recorded in the same period of the previous year. Presenting the preliminary statistics on Tuesday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele … [Read more...] about Festive Season Road Deaths Drop
