Transport minister to release provisional festive season road statistics

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Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) are expected to release provisional festive season road statistics on Friday.

Transport minister to release provisional festive season road statistics — Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga to release provisional festive season road statistics. **Image:** *Department of Transport / X*

They will also provide mid-term update on the country’s road safety awareness campaign.

According to National Spokesperson, Collen Msibi, the release of the statistics by the minister is a crucial step in assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of road safety measures during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

“These statistics offer an early insight into the impact of the country’s road safety awareness campaign and help identify trends and areas needing immediate attention.

unnamed 35 — The Transport department launched the festive season road safety campaign to curb crashes and reduce the carnage on the roads.

“Last month, we launched the festive season road safety campaign to curb crashes and reduce the carnage on the roads.

“By analyzing these provisional figures, authorities can make informed decisions about road safety strategies, enforce necessary measures, and potentially save lives,” he said.

Msibi stated that the campaign is also aimed at preventing negligent and reckless driving which could result in injuries and fatalities.

He added; “Festive season activities in South Africa are associated with year-end celebrations, economic industry slowdowns and year-end closures, increased traffic volumes and increased road crash incidents.

“The campaign also aims to sustain road safety messaging and law enforcement operations.”

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Msibi further revealed that the minister will also provide an update on the road safety campaign across the country thus far since the beginning of the festive period.

Last year’s festive season was characterized by a sequence of long weekends which contributed to increased traffic on the roads.

Human factors remain a principal driver of fatalities on our roads, accounting for 87% of all crashes. These are followed by road and environmental factors at 8%, with vehicle factors at 5%.