It is with great sadness that I extend my condolences to the loved ones of the ten people – seven adults and three children – who died in a road crash on the N7 between Vanrhynsdorp and Klawer on Sunday 17 March 2024.
One person sustained minor injuries. The cause of the head-on collision between a truck and a bakkie is still to be determined.
This incident is the fourth high-fatality crash on provincial roads this month. It is a devastating reminder of the importance of road safety for everyone using our roads.
Our Provincial Traffic officers will be out in full force during the upcoming school holiday and Easter period, enforcing the law to ensure the safety of all road users.
Results from WC Provincial Traffic Services – 11 to 17 March 2024
Between 11 and 17 March 2024, Provincial Traffic officers conducted 278 integrated
roadblocks, vehicle check points and speed control operations; and stopped and checked
30 671 vehicles across the Western Cape.
A total…
