MEDIA STATEMENT
WEDNESDAY, 05 April 2023
Mahikeng – North West Premier, Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has made an appeal to road users and those who will be visiting the province to be vigilant and cautious on the roads. Hundreds and thousands of people will be travelling to different destinations to spend time with family and friends.
Thousands in the Christian-faith based organisations and various denominations will also be travelling to different churches and holy places for divine intervention and spiritual rejuvenation.
“Our roads will be inundated and abuzz with high volumes of traffic. I would like to appeal to all road users to exercise caution, stick to the speed limit, take rest intervals, be tolerant towards each other on the road and desist from drinking while driving. Let’s work together with law enforcement authorities and ensure that we all arrive alive” said Premier Maape.
The provincial department of Community Safety and Transport Management has already activated the Easter Weekend Plans which among others encapsulate a thorough monitoring of arterial routes such as N4, N12, N14 as well as N18. Priority will also be given to provincial roads as well as rural areas where there is a growing trend of accidents.
“MEC Lehari has already activated the Provincial Easter Weekend Plans. This is primarily aimed at reducing road fatalities in the province. There is a significant drop in fatalities but more focus will be centered on enforcing the law in our townships and villages where we continue to experience accidents. We are hopeful that these plans will yield desired outcomes” Premier Maape added.
Premier Maape has also appealed to leaders of faith-based organisations to pray for the province and its leaders.
“Prayer has been the most vital instrument used in a time of need. Our forebears relied on prayer when confronted with various challenges. Our communities continue to grapple with challenges such as poverty and unemployment. While there are ongoing efforts to deal with these problems, we need God to be on our side and guide us in this journey” concluded Premier Maape.
For enquiries:
Sello Tatai
Spokesperson to the Premier
North West Provincial Government
Cell: 064 756 2510/082 450 7842
E-mail: statai38@gmail.com
or
Mr Brian Setswambung
Provincial Head of Communication
Office of the Premier
Cell: 076 012 4501
E-mail: bsetswambung@nwpg.gov.za
