Road accidents defy vehicle increase

Road crash fatalities are at the same levels as they were 10 years ago in the year 1998 despite a 76 percent increase in the vehicle population. This is according to the MVA Fund Chief Executive Officer, Cross Kgosidiile.

Kgosidiile said this has been the case but there is need to continue efforts to curtain road carnage as every lost life is regrettable.

"Through continuous introspection, it became apparent that our role should be appreciated more by encouraging avoidance of road crashes and saving precious lives.

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