Minister of Transport urges drivers to heed road rules
Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) have urged all motorists to heed road rules after more than 30 people died on the roads during the long weekend.
Peters said on Monday that the RMTC was investigating the five horrific crashes that left over 30 people dead and many injured.
Nine people died in a horrific collision on the N1 near Nylplaza in Limpopo on Sunday evening when a minibus collided with an overturned truck trailer. The incident saw six injured people being taken to Mokopane Hospital for treatment.
On Friday, four people died when a kombi they were travelling in overturned in Blykraal, Modimolle and 11 people who were injured were taken to Modimolle Hospital.
RMTC spokesperson Simon Zwane noted that 15 people died in Gauteng in a horrific collision in Randfontein and five people died in George in the Western Cape when a SUV collided with a sedan on Airport Road, and a multiple collision claimed one life in the Eastern Cape on the N2 between East London and Mooiplaas.
Zwane said 232 people were arrested for drunken driving in Johannesburg over the long weekend and were expected to appear in court soon.
Peters said it was critical for all drivers to ensure they exercised "responsible conduct" on the roads to prevent similar accidents and she extended her condolences to all the families who lost loved ones during the long weekend and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
Zwane said the RTMC would "hand over reports from its investigation to prosecuting authorities to ensure those responsible are held accountable for their behaviour". - ANA