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AA welcomes reduction in road accidents over Easter period

The Automobile Association (AA) has welcomed the significant decrease in road accidents during the 2025 Easter period. The number of motor vehicle accidents dropped from 209 in 2024 to 141 in 2025 — a 32.5% overall reduction. Fatalities also declined by 45.6%, from 307 deaths in 2024 to 167 in 2025. Every province recorded fewer fatalities, except Mpumalanga, which saw an increase. AA spokesperson Eleanor Mavimbela said the encouraging results […]

30 April 2025

Local

Motorists urged to drive cautiously during Easter weekend

An NPO, South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads, as the Easter weekend continues. Holiday-makers have been travelling to various destinations – with many using the N1 to Polokwane, the N3 to KwaZulu-Natal and the N4 to Mpumalanga. “The safest thing to do is buckle up, don’t go on your cellphone, don’t drink and drive or drink the night before too much […]

9 April 2023

Local

Nearly 40 people died on Western Cape roads over Easter Weekend: Mitchell

The Western Cape government says nearly 40 people died on the roads over the Easter Weekend. Eight drivers, 19 passengers and ten pedestrians lost their lives between the 14th and the 18th of this month. In one incident on the N1 near Beaufort West, at least 11 people were killed, and in Hermanus three people were killed when an ambulance collided with a bakkie. Provincial Minister of Transport Daylin Mitchell […]

20 April 2022

Local

Traffic volumes increase as Easter holidays end

Traffic volumes are increasing across the country as the Easter weekend comes to an end. On the N3, the Mooi and the Tugela toll plazas have each recorded close to 1 000 vehicles per hour. Between 1500 to 1900 vehicles per hour are passing through the Kranskop toll plaza on the N1 in Limpopo. “We have challenges at the Kranskop toll plaza where we are counting plus/minus 1900 vehicles per hour. […]

19 April 2022

Local

Cape Town collaborates with police and neighbourhood watches to ensure safe Easter weekend

The City of Cape Town’s law enforcement services says it is collaborating with the police and neighbourhood watches to ensure a safe Easter weekend. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security, JP Smith says additional resources will be assigned to priority areas including roads, events and public amenities where high visitor numbers are expected during the long weekend. “One of our key priorities over Easter is road safety. Historically, this […]

11 April 2022

Local

Easter spending up as consumers return to stores

Consumers spent enthusiastically this Easter, according to the latest data from Standard Bank’s Card Division — in line with spending in 2019 but a stark contrast from 2020 spending over the same period. Card transaction volumes for Standard Bank card customers over the Easter holidays was up three-fold year on year from 2020 and the value of transactions, the amount of money spent over Easter, was up four times year […]

8 April 2021

Local

Easter travellers urged to pay attention to flu-like symptoms

One health expert is urging people, who travelled during the Easter period, to pay attention to any flu-like symptoms they may experience over the next few days, which could signal a coronavirus infection. Thousands of people have flocked back home after spending time at various holiday destinations over the weekend. Epidemiologist, Dr Jo Barnes, says the extensive movement of people may have caused the further spread of COVID-19. “Please be […]

6 April 2021

Local

Drones, body cameras to be used to enforce road safety and monitor traffic flow this Easter

As thousands of people prepare to travel to various destinations across the country and abroad for the Easter holidays, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says it is ready to deal with the expected high volumes of traffic. RTMC says it will use drones, vehicle and body cameras to enforce road safety and monitor traffic flow this Easter weekend. On Tuesday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that inter-provincial travel will be […]

31 March 2021

Local

SA to remain on level 1 lockdown over Easter, some pastors disappointed in updated restrictions

South Africa will remain under Level 1 of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations over the upcoming Easter holidays with adjusted restrictions. The sale of alcohol for offsite consumption will be prohibited from Easter Friday to Monday, while the curfew remains the same. Easter weekend church services will be allowed 250 people for indoor gatherings and 500 people outdoors. Bishop Setumo Dlothi of the God’s Will Faith Ministries says although they welcome […]

31 March 2021

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