BY REGINALD KANYANE

COMMUNITY safety and transport management department MEC, Dr Mpho Motlhabane engaged with various high school pupils during road safety campaign at Mmabana Taung this week.

Motlhabane said the participation of pupils in road safety debate was crucial. He said young people have a role to play in advocating and networking with their peers on the five pillars of the Global Plan for Road Safety.

“They need to take part on how to focus on road safety management, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer road users and improved crash response. Their commitment and enthusiasm convince me that they will make an indelible mark in response to our 2020 Decade of Action on Road Safety.

“Even though there is lot that needs to be done, we will continue to support our various youth structures. We will also develop them to become our safety ambassadors of tomorrow,” Dr Motlhabane said.

Mahikeng High School was announced as the 2016 provincial champions. They will represent the province at the national debate competition.

St Pauls Secondary School pupil said they welcome the move by government to teach them about safety measures on the road.

“So many children are knocked down by cars on the roads. So we need to be extra careful while crossing the roads. We will also encourage others to adhere to the road signs,” Ratilodi said.

Another pupil from Batlhaping High School said: “The situation has improved compare to olden days. We have our patrollers before the school helping young pupils to cross the roads. So the campaign needs to be intensified.”

This year’s provincial road safety debate was aligned to the Setsokotsane and the VTSD programmes introduced by Premier Supra Mahumapelo.

-TDN

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