While enforcement is an important element to road safety, a change in behaviour is key to preventing the loss of lives on the country’s roads.
“Every fatality on our roads is one too many. While our enforcement teams continue to work tirelessly across the province, road safety ultimately depends on the choices each road user makes,” Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said.
This as the province recorded 25 fatalities on its roads between 29 December 2025 and 4 January 2026.
The Western Cape Mobility Department reported 23 vehicle incidents that resulted in 25 fatalities on provincial roads.
“Speeding, drinking and driving, and disregarding the rules place lives at risk, not only your own, but those of innocent road users. We remain hopeful that with patience, vigilance and mutual respect, we can still prevent further tragedies on Western Cape roads,” said Sileku.
According to the provincial department, of the 25 fatalities, 12 were pedestrians,…
