More than 200 lives lost on Eastern Cape roads in less than a month this festive season

Officials say 202 people lost their lives in less than a month during the festive season on the Eastern Cape’s roads. Eastern Cape MEC for transport and community safety Xolile Nqatha said the incidents occurred between December 1 and 28.The DA’s shadow MEC for roads and transport Kabelo Mogatosi said the official death toll marks a staggering increase, with fatalities rising from 97 during the same period in 2023.“The loss of even one life on our roads is one too many. We will continue to fight for improved law enforcement on our provincial roads. The people of the Eastern Cape…