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https://novanews.co.za/bloemnewsexpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7e8b34eeee18439e871660ecb0db6442.jpg1441878While over the festive season road users were reminded of road traffic safety and urged to adhere to rules and recommendations, the worsening state of roads in the Free State arising from insufficient maintenance added to the cause for great concern.