South Africa: Minister Creecy to Release Easter Weekend Road Safety Statistics

Fatalities involving pedestrians account for 47% of road deaths: Creecy

'The message to pedestrians is not reaching home and we have to do much more work at a local level,' said the transport minister.

Vehicle accidents down but pedestrian deaths on the rise, says Creecy – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa recorded its lowest number of Easter weekend road crashes and fatalities in three years, although there was a rise in pedestrian deaths, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said on Tuesday. Road crashes dropped by 32.5%, from 209 in 2024 to 141 this year while road fatalities also declined significantly — from 307 to 167, Creecy said as she released her department’s road safety report. “These statistics tell us that there is a benefit…

South Africa: Minister Creecy to Release Easter Weekend Road Safety Statistics

[SAnews.gov.za] Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa are expected to release the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing on Tuesday.

Easter Car Crashes Reduced To 3-Year Low, 941 Drunk Drivers Arrested, Deaths Down 45% - The Bulrushes

Johannesburg – Heightened law enforcement and awareness of road rules during Easter 2025 resulted in the lowest number of crashes and fatalities in the last three years, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has revealed. More than 941 drivers were arrested for drunken driving and 1 536 vehicles were impounded by traffic police. “Crashes were reduced from 209 in 2024 to 141 in 2025 which is a 32.5 percent overall decrease compared to 2024,” Minister…

Road Safety in 2025: Lessons from the Festive Season to Guide Us Through Easter

As South Africans gear up for the school holidays and Easter weekend, now is the perfect time to reflect on the latest road safety stats and what they can teach us about staying safe behind the wheel. Every year, the Department of Transport shares important insights about road safety during high-traffic periods like the festive season and Easter. These reports help us understand the biggest causes of crashes – and how we can drive smarter to red…