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South Africa registered 1 427 deaths in car accidents this festive

Human error, including drink-driving, reckless behaviour and speeding, was the main cause of road deaths during the 2025/26 festive season. Addressing the media on Thursday, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said a total of 1,427 lives were lost in 1,172 crashes. This, she said, was a five percent decrease compared with Read more