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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Festive Season

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South Africa

In South AFrica, Western Cape Records 15.24% Drop in Festive Season Road Fatalities

Western Cape Mobility MEC, Isaac Sileku, says the 15.24-percent reduction in road fatalities over the festive season is a testament to the dedication of traffic officers, enforcement partners, and road safety educators. For the period from the first of December 2024 to the 11th of January 2025, 139 people lost their lives on the roads in the province, while the number of fatal crashes dropped from 142 to 123. Sileku […]

today28 January, 2025 28

South Africa

Human Error Behind 87% of Festive Road Crashes in South Africa

  S.A's Transport minister Barbara Creecy says preliminary festive season road crash data reveals that 87-percent of incidents stemmed from human factors including speeding, drunken driving, and reckless behaviour. The minister has urged South Africans to change road habits, as crashes claim more lives due to bad decisions. She has called for accountability and stricter measures to enforce road safety:  

today21 January, 2025 26

Namibia

MVA Fund CEO Urges Caution Amid Rising Festive Season Road Accidents

Motor Vehicle Accident Fund CEO Rosalia Martins-Hausiku has called on drivers to exercise extra caution during the rainy season. Highlighting preliminary figures from the Namibian Police, she revealed that over 400 road crashes and 80 fatalities have been recorded this festive season. Martins-Hausiku emphasized that the combination of increased risks and adverse weather conditions underscores the need for vigilant and responsible driving.

today9 January, 2025 32

Namibia

Festive season sees Nampol Issue over 12 000 summonses

  The festive season saw 472 crashes, resulting in 80 fatalities and 918 injuries. Law enforcement attributes the tragedies to multiple factors, despite law enforcement issuing over 12,000 summonses and suspending unsafe vehicles. Commissioner Petrus Swartz is the head of the Traffic Division at NamPol:    

today7 January, 2025 34

Namibia

Lüderitz Becomes a Must-Visit Holiday Destination, Says Mayor Philipus Balhao

  Lüderitz is quickly becoming one of Namibia’s top holiday hotspots, with increasing numbers of visitors flocking to the town for its unique attractions. . With festive season excitement in the air, Lüderitz is the place to be this holiday season, offering a blend of history, heritage, and coastal charm. Mayor Philipus Balhao highlights the town's popular spots in an interview with our news team:  

today20 December, 2024 32

South Africa

S.A Transport Department Steps Up Crackdown on Overloaded Vehicles

  In S.A, Limpopo's Department of Transport is intensifying its crackdown on overloaded vehicles during the festive season. Targeting the N1 route from Pienaarsrivier to Beitbridge, officials have screened over one-thousand-400 vehicles this month already. The department's spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene, says drivers are urged to follow loading regulations:  

today20 December, 2024 38