• News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa
Thursday, July 17, 2025
  • Login
Auto Journal Africa
  • News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa
Ask Autojorunal AI
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa
No Result
View All Result
Morning News
No Result
View All Result
Home News

South Africa’s fatal car accidents cost the nation’s economy R7.8 million

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
September 19, 2023
in News
0
car accidents scene in South Africa
0
SHARES
9.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

In 2022, South Africa bore an economic burden due to fatal car accidents, with each such incident costing the nation R7.8 million. Over the course of that year, the country witnessed more than 10,000 fatal road accidents, resulting in a total economic loss surpassing R186 billion. This grim revelation accounts for a significant 3.3 percent of the annual GDP.

The calculation was unveiled by Nivashni Nair, a journalist from the Sunday Times, during a discussion on Cape Talk. Nair’s comprehensive analysis went beyond the immediate physical damage caused by these accidents. It encompassed a wide array of factors, including the loss of productivity among passengers, medical expenses, accident site cleanup, emergency medical services, police presence, funeral costs, infrastructure damage, and the long-term economic repercussions. These consequences extend to reduced income and productivity, as well as their impact on the victim’s family and dependents.

READ ALSO

Global EV sales hit 9.1 million in H1 2025 despite U.S. slowdown

Nissan suspends pathfinder, Murano, Frontier production over U.S.-Canada auto tariffs

These impactful statistics have never been officially disclosed by a government agency, and they remain largely unaddressed, as efforts to reduce the frequency of fatal crashes in the country remain inadequate, according to TopAuto.

Police resources stretched thin by alarming frequency of fatal car accidents

The grave consequences of fatal car accidents in South Africa extend beyond the economic realm, straining vital police resources that are desperately needed elsewhere.

The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), responsible for active road policing, attributed its underperformance over the past year to officers being diverted from their routine duties to manage accident scenes. This diversion includes tasks like directing traffic and assisting with accident cleanup, rather than patrolling their designated areas and responding to emergencies.

In KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), it is estimated that RTI traffic officers spent over 635 days on the road in 2022 dealing with traffic management related to fatal accidents. The Gauteng transport department reported a similar situation among its officials.

Of the 10,000+ fatal accidents recorded in 2022, a significant 87 percent were attributed to road user behavior. The primary culprits identified were reckless speeding in unsafe zones (such as construction areas), texting while driving, and pedestrians on the road.

Read more on 21 new car models to hit South Africa in the 2nd half of 2023

Tags: All premiumAround AfricaHeadline

Related Posts

Global EV sales hit 9.1 million in H1 2025 despite U.S. slowdown
Electric Vehicles

Global EV sales hit 9.1 million in H1 2025 despite U.S. slowdown

July 17, 2025
Nissan suspends pathfinder, Murano, Frontier production over U.S.-Canada auto tariffs
Business

Nissan suspends pathfinder, Murano, Frontier production over U.S.-Canada auto tariffs

July 12, 2025
Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles in U.S. over fuel pump defect
Brand

Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles in U.S. over fuel pump defect

July 12, 2025
Vehicle recalls in South Africa
Africa

Why Volkswagen, Volvo, Toyota recall nearly 7,000 vehicles in South Africa

July 10, 2025
Porsche 911 by Singer
News

Porsche absorbs $351m tariff costs to shield U.S. buyers from price hikes

July 10, 2025
Lucid Motors
Electric Vehicles

Lucid sets new Guinness Record with 747-mile drive, leaving Tesla in the dust

July 10, 2025
Next Post
UAW members

Why are 145,000 auto workers going on strike in USA?

POPULAR NEWS

Inferno at Toyota 1000 Desert Race consumes 49 cars

Inferno at Toyota 1000 Desert Race consumes 49 cars

July 3, 2023
Mobius Motors

Mobius Motors: Rising taxes, competition ends Kenyan SUV maker’s journey

August 7, 2024
Autojournal car race

Get ready for the biggest RACE show this December in Nigeria

August 12, 2024
From style to sustainability: How Geely Auto is shaping the future of luxury vehicles

From style to sustainability: How Geely Auto is shaping the future of luxury vehicles

October 25, 2024
Oyo State Governor gifts Saheed Osupa Toyota Prado SUV worth ₦70M 

Oyo State Governor gifts Saheed Osupa Toyota Prado SUV worth ₦70M 

August 22, 2023

EDITOR'S PICK

Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV

Inside the new $200k Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV

April 21, 2023
China’s car sales slump 6.9% in June despite government incentives

China’s car sales slump 6.9% in June despite government incentives

July 8, 2024
South Africa electric vehicle

Electric cars in South Africa: Efficiency wins fans, but cost and charging hold back buyers

October 28, 2024
Fascinating Facts About Pilots

Top 7 facts about pilots you should know

July 11, 2023

About

Auto Journal Africa is the leading online and print magazine for automobiles in Africa.

Follow us

Recent Posts

  • Air India tragedy reignites global push for cockpit video recorders
  • Global EV sales hit 9.1 million in H1 2025 despite U.S. slowdown
  • Why roadside mechanics are more valuable than some university mechanical graduates 
  • Nissan suspends pathfinder, Murano, Frontier production over U.S.-Canada auto tariffs

Links

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Events
  • Tools
  • For Sale

© 2023 Auto Journal

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Tech
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Premium
  • Reviews
  • Events
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
  • Tools
    • Price Guide
    • Find your idea car
    • Car valuation
    • Sell your car
    • Car insurance quote
    • Locate a dealer
    • Deals
  • For Sale
    • New Cars for sale
    • Cheap Cars for sale
    • Bikes for sale
    • Trucks for sale
    • Boats for sale
    • Jets for sale in Africa
    • Cars under 5m
    • EV in Nigeria
    • EV in South Africa

© 2023 Auto Journal

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In