Gauteng transport MEC concerned about Easter weekend road deaths

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On Saturday alone, 68 drunk drivers were arrested while 19 pedestrians were arrested on the Gauteng freeways.

The Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, on Monday urged road users to drive with caution as many motorists are expected to be driving back to the province after the long weekend.

At least seven people were arrested for excessive speeding while one driver was arrested for bribery and another for fraud, while about 334 fines were issued. All suspects are due to appear in their respective magistrate’s courts to face charges ranging from reckless and negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, walking on freeways as well as fraud and bribery.

 

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