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Department of Transport releases the 2022-'23 festive road traffic stats.

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National Department of Transport releases the 2022-'23 festive season road traffic statistics.

More than 1 400 people died on SA roads during festive season, most deaths in Gauteng - Mbalula

More than 1 400 people died on South African roads during the festive season.
Most of them died during the weeks of 15 to 21 December and 22 to 28 December.
Gauteng saw an increase in road deaths.
More than 1 400 people died on South African roads during the festive season.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula revealed this at the release of the 2022-'23 festive season road traffic statistics on Tuesday.
17 Jan 2023 9AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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