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- Mpumalanga’s MEC for Community Safety has urged motorists to prioritise safety as festive-season traffic increases.
- Authorities will tighten enforcement, targeting drunk driving, speeding, overloading, and unroadworthy vehicles.
- Macie says cooperation from all road users can help prevent crashes and save lives.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Jackie Macie, has appealed to all motorists and road users to help save lives during the holiday season.
This comes as movement between provinces and SADC countries is expected to increase, causing a surge in traffic volumes nationwide.
“Many will be attending wedding celebrations and end-of-year staff functions, while festive shopping and vacation leave on Monday ahead of the public holiday on Tuesday will add to the flow. Traffic is also projected to peak on 19 December 2025 (the weekend before Christmas) and on 26 December 2025 for New-Year travel,” said Macie.
The warning comes days after a tragic accident killed seven people in Mpumalanga this past weekend.
She emphasised that many families have been devastated by crashes during previous festive seasons and urged vehicle owners to ensure their cars are fully roadworthy before travelling.
Motorists are also encouraged to obey road rules, avoid drinking and driving, and adjust to weather conditions, including wet and slippery roads.
Traffic-law enforcement will be intensified this weekend through collaboration between the provincial government, municipalities, and the police.
Authorities will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to drunk driving, excessive speeding, overloading, unroadworthy vehicles, and cars without registration plates, which will be impounded.
“We are confident that the plans we have put in place will have an impact. With increased cooperation and compliance by all road users, many lives can be saved,” Macie said.
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