South Africa Struggles to Reduce Road Fatalities

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Channel: Voice of America · 2013 · News & Politics

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After yet another deadly holiday season on South Africa's roads, the government is calling on citizens to do more to prevent accidents - especially as more than half the accidents were linked to alcohol use.  The country ranks among the worst in the world in highway safety, with 40 people dying every day in road accidents. Emilie Iob reports for VOA News from Johannesburg.

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