11 June 2010
The Ministry of Transport has noted the occurrence of several road crashes recently which resulted in, amongst others, the deaths of the great-granddaughter of President Nelson Mandela in Gauteng last night, 10 June, three British tourists in Mpumalanga yesterday, 10 June as well as a two year old child in the North West yesterday, 10 June.
Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said, “We convey condolences to the families of all those killed in these road crashes and wish those injured a speedy recovery. We assure visitors as well as South Africans that government is doing everything to ensure safety on the roads. We also appeal to road users to obey all road rules or face the consequences of their actions.
“Regarding safety on our roads during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), in conjunction with provincial and local law enforcement agencies, have long prepared for the games through the national rolling enforcement plan. The plan resulted, as a build-up to the main event, in a number of special operations being conducted over the last 18 months to ensure that a culture of ubuntu and compliance is inculcated among road users. As part of these preparations, all major sporting and other gatherings have been used as simulation exercises. It is hoped that improved road user behaviour will be part of the road safety legacy left behind by the World Cup.
“Road traffic authorities around the country will play a key role in ensuring that road users arrive at their various destinations safely. Traffic officers have also been trained in dealing with foreign drivers, customer relations and crowd control. Leave has been curtailed and all senior officers will be in uniform and deployed at various hazardous locations. “Special monitors from the RTMC have been deployed in provinces and they will provide daily reports to the South African Police National Joints Operations Centre. Road safety satellite stations, information centre and help centres will be operational along major routes. High visibility enforcement patrols will be the order of the day.
“We have been championing safety in all modes of transport and as government, we remain committed to ensuring safe, efficient and reliable travel for South Africans and visitors alike,” said Minister Ndebele.
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Issued by: Department of Transport
11 June 2010
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