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A total of 65 crashes were recorded in the province in this period. FILE PICTURE: David Ritchie/ Independent Newspapers
ROAD ACCIDENTS

Over 70 fatalities on the roads since the start of the month

At least 76 people have died on Western Cape roads since the beginning of December, the provincial government said in a statement. The Mid Festive Season Road Safety report,…

  • Sibulele Kasa
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A total of 115 drivers were caught drunk from Monday December 11 until yesterday, while 68 were arrested in the same period a week ago, says the City. File picture: Matthew Jordaan
CAPE TOWN

Surge in drunk driving, warns City

Driving under the influence of alcohol has increased by 69% week on week, according to City statistics. A total of 115 drivers were caught drunk from Monday December 11 until…

  • Sibulele Kasa
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The City’s traffic services impounded 14 taxi vehicles over the weekend. File picture: Armand Hough /African News Agency(ANA).
CAPE TOWN

City impounds 14 taxis over weekend

The City’s traffic services impounded 14 taxis at the weekend, mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith said in a statement. This followed a week-long strike by…

  • Sibulele Kasa
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Twenty-two people were killed in accidents on the province’s roads from Monday December 12 to Sunday December 18 and 82 of the 130 arrests during that time were for drunk driving, according to the provincial Department of Transport and Public Works.
TRAFFIC

Western Cape roads claim 22 lives in one week

Twenty-one accidents on the province’s roads from Monday December 12 to Sunday December 18 claimed 22 lives, and 82 of the 130 arrests during that period were for drunk driving,…

  • Sibulele Kasa
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