[INFOGRAPHIC] More accidents, fewer fatalities over Easter
The provincial traffic police said they recorded huge successes during their law enforcement operations during the Easter weekend.
POLOKWANE – Although there were more accidents on Limpopo roads during the Easter weekend, there were fewer fatalities.
“The Department of Transport had put a target of a 50% reduction on fatalities; however, any improvement is a step in the right direction in this regard,” departmental Spokesperson, Joshua Kwapa, said.
The MEC for Transport, Nandi Ndalane, described the reduction as a welcome achievement during the hectic Easter weekend.
“We appreciate the discipline displayed by the motorists, particularly those who were travelling on the major roads, including the N1, R101, R71, and N11. What we have observed is that even though traffic was heavy and congested on these roads, the behaviour of motorists was pleasing. We think this had a positive effect on the reduction of fatalities we have achieved,” she said.
Ndalane indicated even though the department did not achieve the 50% reduction on fatalities, the slight improvement was highly welcome.
Read Ndalane’s Easter message:
Transport MEC’s Easter message
“We will build on this achievement and take lessons from the Easter weekend. Moving forward we shall work harder to achieve our ultimate objective of safer roads for all,” she said.
