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 of 7 559 fines were issued for various traffic violations ranging from driver to vehicle fitness. Nineteen vehicles were impounded and 139 were discontinued for being unroadworthy.

A total of 245 speeding offences were recorded, with the following highest speeds:
• 160km/h in a 120km/h zone
• 145km/h in a 100km/h zone
• 119km/h in a 90km/h zone
• 114Km/h in an 80km/h zone
• 114km/h in a 70km/h zone
• 94km/h in a 60km/h zone
• 59km/h in a 40km/h zone

A total of 56 arrests were made for the following offences:
• 47 x driving under the influence of alcohol
• 1 x speeding
• 1 x reckless and negligent driving
• 1 x goods overloading
• 5 x possession of fraudulent documentation
• 1 x possession of an illegal substance

A total of 18 crashes and 18 fatalities were recorded, including:
• 5 x drivers
• 2 x motorcyclists
• 2 x passengers
• 9 x pedestrians