Western Cape authorities have urged motorists and pedestrians to take responsibility on the roads after 34 people were killed in crashes across the province in just one week during the festive season. At least 34 people have died on Western Cape roads in a single week, prompting renewed warnings from authorities as traffic volumes peak during the festive season. The Western Cape Mobility Department confirmed that 27 crashes were recorded between 22 and December 28, 2025, with pedestrians accounting for 14 of the fatalities, again highlighting the risks faced by people walking on the province’s roads.
Provincial Traffic Services made 103 arrests during the reporting period. Of these, 73 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 15 arrests were linked to the possession of fraudulent documentation. Officers also recorded 301 speeding offences, including a motorist clocked at 167km/h in a 120km/h zone.
To curb dangerous behaviour, authorities conducted 199 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checkpoints and speed control operations across the province. During these operations, more than 32 000 vehicles were stopped and checked, and over 7 900 fines were issued for offences ranging from driver fitness to unroadworthy vehicles. The department said drunk driving and pedestrian deaths remain the biggest concerns this festive season.
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It also confirmed that seven cyclists and nine motorcyclists have lost their lives on Western Cape roads so far this festive period, underlining the extreme vulnerability of two-wheel road users. Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku said the figures were deeply concerning.
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