Johnathan Paoli
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga along with MECs and other stakeholders officially launched the 2023/24 Festive Season Road Safety Campaign on Sunday at the Tsakane Stadium near Brakpan, Ekurhuleni.
Chikunga was joined by the MECs of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, CEOs of Transport entities, transport stakeholders and law enforcement officers
The campaign’s main focus this year was on how alcohol affects driving behavior and how it contributes to what the department termed ‘road carnage’ with the theme being creating an awareness to save lives during the holidays.
Road Traffic Management Corporation spokesperson Simon Zwane said that in line with World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims the launch was also an opportunity to remember all the victims and survivors of road crashes.
“Our analysis tells us that we have to focus on the five provinces that contribute 80% of the fatalities on the South African roads. Those
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