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13 February 2018

MEC DR. MOTLHABANE HANDS OVER 20 NEW VEHICLES TO TRAFFIC OFFICERS AS A WAY TO LAUNCH THE FEBRUARY SAFETY MONTH The February Month is officially declared as Safety and Security Focus month, to, amongst others things, encourage and foster the spirit of volunteerism in our communities, especially among the youth. It is in the February month when government heightens community focused awareness campaigns. ''We endeavor to intensify our efforts in maintaining a high level of safety, with a specific focus on identified priority crimes such as human trafficking, drug trafficking, crimes against women, children and elderly people, gender based violence, sexual offenses and other contact crimes. This is in line with the NDP 2030 vision which envisages that people living in South Africa should be made to 'feel safe at home, school at work and enjoys a community life free of fear'." Said Motlhabane In a concerted effort to achieve the mandate of the department in general and that of February safety month in particular, regardless of budgetary constraints, MEC Mokgantshang Motlhabane, ensured that the department procure at least 20 brand new vehicles. Five of which are V W Polo Vivo's, 5 Toyota Corollas, 5 Nissan NP 300 LDV’s and 5 Toyota Hilux LDV’s. The vehicles are marked and branded in provincial traffic logos, colours and stripes. All districts received five vehicles and; "LVD's comes handy for stations that are servicing villages, townships and small dorpies. These vehicles are supposed to be utilised to increase traffic officer's visibility, ascertain free flow of traffic and to ensure safety in the urban and rural areas of Bokone Bophirima. This is a deliberate drive meant to mitigate recent accident reports that show a spike in accidents involving stray and wild animals especially along rural and farming areas. As such these working tools will ensure that traffic officers do reach areas experiencing such with ease." said Dr. Motlhabane. After handing over these state of the art tools of trade to traffic officers, Dr. Motlhabane immediately put shoulder to the wheel as he manned a raodblock in Ramatlabama Village, towards the Botswana boarder post. He was accompanied by HOD, Ms Botlhale Mofokeng, the Management of the Department and stakeholders such as SAPS and Mahikeng Local Municipality officers. The MEC interacted with the road users and encouraged them to; drive safely at all times, wear seat belts, check vehicle road worthiness. Many taxi's stopped had missing nuts on the tyres, some tyres were worn out and "this is a cause for serious concern. These vehicle are used to ferry the public yet the danger and risks of being involved in an accidents is high under these circumstances". Conclude Motlhabane. The HoD ended the day's event by thanking all officials for putting together this important activity as a way to begin the February Safety Month activities. She commended law enforcement agents for their tireless efforts, dedication and commitment to the call to 'go beyond the call of duty' as practically demonstrated during the course of the operation. END Next Articles+

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