Festive Traffic | Mpumalanga authorities concerned about increase in fatalities

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Published Dec 19, 2025

There has been a significant decline in national road fatalities and crashes this festive season, compared to 2024.

However, Mpumalanga traffic authorities have expressed concern over an increase in fatalities in the province.

Seventy-six people have died on provincial roads since the start of December 2025, compared to 54 over the same period last year.

Meanwhile, traffic volumes have picked up on the N4 connecting Gauteng with Mpumalanga and Mozambique.

Here's SABC News reporter Tumelo Machogo.

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