September crashes leave at least 40 dead as calls grow for stronger road-safety enforcement

In September, major crashes resulted in at least 40 deaths, renewing calls for year-round road safety enforcement, stricter licensing systems, and more cautious driving in wet conditions. On September 27, a head-on collision between a taxi and a truck on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal killed 11 people and injured 8. On September 14, 21 people died in a crash involving two taxis and a station wagon on the N1 in Western Cape. On September 13, 8 people died in a head-on crash on the N17 in Mpumalanga. Despite a 6% reduction in crashes and fatalities in 2025 compared to 2024, experts emphasize that road deaths happen 24/7, not only during festive seasons.