Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has labelled SA’s persistently high number of road fatalities a “national shame,” despite a reported decline in deaths during the latest festive season. Presenting the 2025/26 festive season road safety report in Pretoria, she announced plans to introduce a zero-tolerance drunk driving law as part of stronger measures to curb avoidable road deaths.  

Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa: Transport Deputy Minister 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has labelled SA&rsquo;s persistently high number of road fatalities a &ldquo;national shame,&rdquo; despite a reported decline in deaths during the latest festive season. Presenting the 2025/26 festive season road safety report in Pretoria, she announced plans to introduce a zero-tolerance drunk driving law as part of stronger measures to curb avoidable road deaths. &nbsp;
Guest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa:&nbsp;Transport&nbsp;Deputy Minister&nbsp;

THE MORNING BRIEF

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has labelled SA’s persistently high number of road fatalities a “national shame,” despite a reported decline in deaths during the latest festive season.