At least 33 killed on foot

AT LEAST 33 pedestrians have been killed in Cape Town and surrounding areas over the past three weeks, leading the Western Cape Government to sound the alarm over the safety of road users.

- WENDY DONDOLO

These deaths account for more than half of the 60 total road fatalities recorded during the same period.

According to a recent report from the Western Cape Mobility Department, pedestrians remain some of the most vulnerable road users, often falling prey to reckless behaviour and hazardous conditions.