AA expresses concerns over road fatality stats for during the festive season

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AA expresses concerns over road fatality stats for during the festive season released by the Department of Transport.

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The 14 percent increase in the number of road fatalities during the 2021/2022 festive season compared to the 2020/2021 festive season is shocking and worrying and points to the need for urgent intervention and not promises of change. The Automobile Association (AA) says the horrific figures, released by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula today (SUBS:: 18 Jan 2022) will not be dealt with effectively unless real, effective amendments are made to current road safety practices.
18 Jan 2023 9AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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