Mahikeng- Community Safety and Transport Management MEC called upon road users, transport stakeholders and communities in general to join hands with government in making the roads safe.

Molapisi pleaded with taxi commuters and drivers at the Brandfort taxi rank in Mahikeng as part of the road safety campaign.

The departmental MEC said there is a need for the government to work with all stakeholders and the public in general to advocate for road safety.

“Government is losing billions of rands due to accidents and fatalities on the roads as a result of reckless and irresponsible drivers, therefore we need to work together and safe the lives and millions we are losing on fatalities on our roads.

“Money is not that important but the lives of our beloved ones are more important. Let us all take responsibility on road safety and reduce these fatalities,” said Molapisi.

He further said the department will do its best to increase visibility on the roads but they cannot be in every road at all times. “We can increase traffic officers as much as we can but if you are not coming on board we will never win this fight,” said MEC who acknowledge the SANTACO initiatives of training their members and drivers on road safety issues can change some perceptions about taxi drivers.

The event was coupled with the accident simulation which showcased the consequences of not adhering to road rules.
-TDN
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