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Podcast: The Talking Point
Episode: How do we tackle Drunk Driving?
Description: As we continue to commemorate Transport Month, we discuss one of the major causes of road fatalities in the country: driving under the influence of alcohol. In South Africa, 5.5% of road incidents in South Africa are directly caused by drinking and driving. The United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety has set a target of reducing drinking and driving incidents by 50% by 2030. Our next guests have formed a partnership to redouble their efforts in achieving this target through road safety initiatives. Over the course of the second quarter of 2024, more than 4 000 roadblocks were held and resulted in over 4 800...