Over 95 People Killed in Car Accidents in Mpumalanga During Festive Season

The Mpumalanga government revealed that almost 100 people were killed on Mpumalanga roads during the festive season

The provincial government also issued almost 20,000 fines as part of its effort to keep motorists safe

A report released showed some of the causes of death and accidents on Mpumalanga roads throughout the festive season duration

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MPUMALANGA — A report released in Mpumalanga revealed that almost 100 people died on the roads in the province since the festive season began.

According to IOL, a preliminary report showed that over 95 people died since the beginning of December. The report revealed that a loss of vehicle control, overtaking, and overturning were the top causes of the fatalities. The government also revealed that traffic officers issued almost 18,000 fines to motorists after checking 114,000 vehicles.

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MEC appeals to motorists

The province's MEC for Community Safety, Jackie Macie, called on motorists to be cautious and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy before undertaking journeys. Macie said motorists must plan their trips to accommodate additional travel because of the weather.

Accidents during the festive season

The Western Cape provincial government also released statistics about road fatalities in the province during the festive season. According to the province's Mobility Department, 28 people were killed on the roads in the first week of December 2025. The highest number of fatalities was pedestrians, as 12 pedestrians were killed.

The City of Cape Town revealed that pedestrian deaths make up 68% of Cape Town's road fatalities. A recently released Traffic Crash Report showed that one person dies every 11 hours and 40 minutes in Cape Town. The report analysed accidents in the province from 2021 to 2025. The report revealed that 3,007 people died from accidents in the province.

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Taxi drivers and associations signed pledges in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on 18 December 2025, to obey the rules of the road. They signed the pledges at a safety campaign launched by the South African National Taxi Council at the Noord Taxi Rank in the Johannesburg CBD. SANTACO's Gauteng spokesperson, Sabata Mbobo, said that taxi drivers and associations will also ensure that their passengers do not drink, which causes distractions for the drivers.

2 dead in KwaZulu-Natal accident

In a related article, Briefly News reported that two people were killed when a taxi hit a stationary vehicle in KwaZulu-Natal. The accident happened on the N3 near Balgowan on 24 December 2025 in the morning.

According to authorities, the stationary vehicle was in the yellow lane when the taxi collided with it. The passengers of thestationary vehicle died from the accident. Emergency Management Services personnel treated at least 10 passengers from the taxi. These included three children and an infant, who were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.

Source: Briefly News