Mogale City steps up roadblocks to prevent Easter fatalities
With residents and motorists gearing up for the busy Easter holidays, the municipality, along with law enforcement, is putting measures in place to reduce accidents.
With the Easter period being one of the busiest times on South Africa’s roads, Mogale City’s Public Safety has announced a zero-tolerance approach to lawlessness during this time.
This follows a recent road safety campaign conducted in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety and Transport under the theme ‘It Starts With Me’.
Mogale City Executive Mayor Lucky Sele noted that Easter remains one of the most dangerous periods on the country’s roads. Increased travel due to family gatherings, religious pilgrimages, and migrant workers returning home places a significant strain on road networks. This surge in movement, often combined with driver fatigue, speeding, and impaired driving, contributes to a rise in road fatalities.
Sele highlighted that Gauteng recorded an improvement in road safety, with fatalities decreasing by 10 per cent, from 52 in 2024 to 42 in 2025. Within Mogale City, only two fatalities were recorded: One in Krugersdorp and another in Magaliesburg. He attributed this progress to strengthened co-ordination between Mogale City Public Safety, provincial law enforcement and the police.
“This Easter, authorities will implement roadblocks on all major routes in Mogale City. These operations will focus on enforcing traffic laws, checking vehicle roadworthiness, improving pedestrian safety, and encouraging active citizen participation. All critical emergency services will remain fully operational and ready to respond,” he said.
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Motorists are further urged to obey speed limits, avoid drinking and driving, and remain considerate of other road users.
“The objective for this Easter period is clear: zero fatalities. Public Safety officials will enforce compliance strictly and without exception,” Sele continued.
The campaign then concluded with the mayor unveiling a new by-law enforcement truck acquired by the municipality.
“The vehicle is expected to strengthen enforcement of municipal by-laws and support action against illegal street trading, including vendors operating without permits,” he concluded.
