Concern as young breadwinners among 172 killed on Mpumalanga roads over festive

Province records more fatal crashes

MBOMBELA – Two districts, Nkangala and Gert Sibande recorded the highest number of fatalities during the festive season. This was revealed this morning by the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie during the Announcement of the 2024/2025 Festive Season Statistics at the Protea Hotel. Statistics reveal that between 1 December 2025 and 11 January 2026, the province recorded 733 road crashes, which resulted in 172 fatalities,…

Concern as young breadwinners among 172 killed on Mpumalanga roads over festive

Road safety statistics have revealed that young breadwinners were among the 172 people who lost their lives on Mpumalanga roads during the 2024/2025 festive season, despite the province recording fewer crashes overall. The figures were announced in Mbombela on Thursday morning by the Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, security, and liaison, Jackie Macie, during the release of the province’s road safety statistics for the festive season. “Today…