Picture: Radio NFM presenter, Robin-Lee and Namakwa District spokesperson, Captain Ivan Magerman/Supplied
By STAFF REPORTER
25 March 2026- The police in Northern Cape said as the Easter weekend approaches, an increase in road traffic is expected and efforts must be intensified to curb contraventions of the Road Traffic Act and related lawlessness. The police said during the ‘Meet and Greet’ session on Radio NFM with Captain Ivan Magerman, hosted by Robin-Lee, provided a meaningful platform to advocate for safer roads across the Namakwa District during the upcoming Easter period.
Magerman said during the engagement, they conveyed an on-air message issued by the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Otola, who emphasised that road safety remains a priority during the Easter holidays.
Meanwhile, the Namakwa District Police Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, highlighted the harsh realities of road fatalities, including the sentencing of an accused to six years imprisonment for culpable homicide.
“This serves as a stark reminder that reckless and negligent behaviour on the roads carries serious legal consequences. The vital role that law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with Community Policing Forum (CPF) structures, will play in ensuring safer roads throughout the Easter period.
“Prepare and plan your journeys responsibly this Easter weekend. Do not drink and drive, obey all traffic laws, and prioritise safety at all times. Let us celebrate Easter, not mourn it. Drive to arrive alive.” He said.
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