The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says urgent action is needed after the Free State reports a 23% increase in pedestrian fatalities. According to the report, the rise in deaths prompts the RTMC to work closely with local authorities to implement additional road safety measures aimed at reducing incidents involving pedestrians. The RTMC’s response focuses on coordinating with relevant municipal and provincial stakeholders to strengthen enforcement and safety interventions. The outlet frames the situation as a pressing public safety concern, with pedestrian deaths increasing despite existing efforts to manage road risks. While details of specific interventions are not provided in the available summary, the RTMC’s stated intent is to mobilise relevant parties quickly and apply “vital” measures to protect lives. The report presents the 23% increase as the key trigger for the RTMC’s escalated engagement with local governments and road safety actors in the Free State.