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KZN road deaths demand accountability
The Star
|December 29, 2025
THE recent festive season statistics from KwaZulu-Natal's transport authorities cannot be ignored.
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The revelation that over 100 motorists were arrested for various violations on a single day, December 26, with Port Shepstone (38), Newcastle, and Groutville (32 each) leading this grim tally, paints a picture of a province at war with its own road users. This is not a seasonal spike; it is a symptom of a deep-seated crisis. MEC Sboniso Duma's further disclosure that since August, a staggering 2 600 motorists have been arrested for traffic violations confirms a disturbing culture of recklessness that demands an immediate and unyielding response.
This story is from the December 29, 2025 edition of The Star.
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