Overview
- Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has proposed amending Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act to scrap the legal alcohol limit for drivers.
- COSATU, through parliamentary coordinator Matthew Parks, publicly endorsed the proposal and urged Parliament to pass the changes without delay.
- Authorities cite road-safety data showing roughly 14,000 deaths each year in South Africa, with alcohol linked to more than 40% of fatalities.
- Preliminary festive-season figures reported 1,427 deaths from 1,172 crashes, reinforcing concerns about drunk driving risk.
- The plan remains at the proposal stage, with unions and officials stressing that consistent enforcement and public education would be essential if enacted.