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The Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, announced a 41% decrease in road fatalities over the Easter holiday period. The Minister noted that there were 104 road fatalities nationally this year compared with 504 deaths during the same period last year. However, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported that at least 549 drivers were arrested for various offences during the holidays, with 312 arrested for drinking and driving.