South Africa

South Africans Against Drunk Driving Calls for National Disaster Declaration

today18 December, 2024

Background

 

South Africans Against Drunk Driving founder, Caro Smit, has urged the government to declare drunk driving a national disaster following fatal crashes in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. Smit told Newzroom Afrika drunk driving is a major road safety threat, advocating for specialised courts to address offenders and penalties for liquor outlets serving intoxicated patrons. She calls on citizens to unite against drunk driving:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen