BY KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

THE ROAD Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in conjunction with gospel singer, Sipho Makhabane held a peace and safety music concert at Mmabatho Convention Centre in Mahikeng on Saturday. Community Safety and Transport Management spokesperson, Daddy Sebolecwe said: “The event was organised by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Big Fish Events Management. The event was the peace and safety road show and to encourage peace and unity in the province. We are heading towards festive season, so we wanted to encourage our people to buckle up and be tolerant on the roads,”

Sebolecwe said they did a door-to-door visit to teach people about the road safety tips. He said they planning to have lesser road accident this year. “We will be launching our program called Arrive Alive in two weeks time. We will be working together with police as they will also launch When Duty Calls program too. The programs will continue to run through festive season,”

Sebolecwe said the alcohol and over speeding continued to be at the forefront in many accidents. He also encouraged pedestrians to follow the rules and be observant at all time while on the roads.

“Our traffic cops are ready and we would like to encourage our drivers to be tolerant and buckle up at all times. The safety measures are necessary to avoid any regrets. Drivers must be on alert at all times and avoid discreet areas to avoid being hijacked. They must make sure when they are at the malls, the do not leave their necessary gadgets on the seats.”

-TDN

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