#Transport in South Africa: By the seat of your cheap pants | The Economist
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#South_Africa has one of the world’s highest road #accident rates, with around 14,000 deaths a year. Many victims are minibus passengers; a disproportionate number are children. The Automobile Association found that #minibus taxis were involved in almost 200 crashes a day, twice the rate of other passenger vehicles. Owners tend to cut costs by skimping on repairs. Many drivers are unlicensed.