The Eastern Cape has developed a special plan for the festive season, which is set to improve road safety. Speaking at the provincial launch of the 2013/14 festive season Arrive Alive campaign in Lubhasi village on Wednesday, Transport, Roads and Public Works MEC, Thandiswa Marawu, said the plan was aimed at keeping unroadworthy vehicles out of the province. "We have developed a special plan for this season, which mainly focuses on cross-border operations in order to avoid a situation of … [Read more...] about East Cape to target defective visitor vehicles
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Motorists urged to be cautious ahead of festive season
Government has urged South Africans to exercise caution on the roads as the festive season approaches. "In an effort to clamp down on road carnage, government is relying on motorists to change their behaviour on the road to help realise the undertaking by government to reduce the number of road deaths by half in 2020," said the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in a statement. It urged motorists not to drink and drive, to fasten their seatbelts and keep a safe … [Read more...] about Motorists urged to be cautious ahead of festive season
Decline in Festive Season Road Death Toll
Preliminary figures for the 2011/2012 festive season road death toll report show a decrease in road fatalities compared to the previous festive season's report. Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele said that 1 475 people died on the country's roads, down from 1 230 fatal crashes during the 2011/2012 festive season. "Last year, we reported that there were 1 551 fatalities out of 1 221 fatal crashes between 1 December 2010 and 8 January 2011. By the time we finalised last year's festive … [Read more...] about Decline in Festive Season Road Death Toll
Festive Season Road Deaths Drop
Despite a drop in fatal crashes on South Africa's roads this past festive season, authorities say the number of people killed on the country's roads every year remains unacceptably high. At least 1 551 people lost their lives in road accidents across the country between the beginning of December to 5 January - down by about 200 as compared to the 1 761 recorded in the same period of the previous year. Presenting the preliminary statistics on Tuesday, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele … [Read more...] about Festive Season Road Deaths Drop
3.5 Million SA Foreign Travellers During Festive Season
www.MyPE.co.za: It was a busy festive season at the South Africa's ports of entry with more than 3.5 million travellers entering and leaving the country. This was an increase of 14 percent in traveller movement compared to the same period 2009, Deputy Home Affairs Minister Fatima Chohan said. According to the country's Movement Control System (MCS), 3 503 416 traveller movements into and out of South Africa were recorded from 1 to 30 December 2010. For the same period in 2009, 3 078 026 … [Read more...] about 3.5 Million SA Foreign Travellers During Festive Season
Nearly 100 000 Vehicles Stopped in the Eastern Cape
www.MyPE.co.za: Motorists have been warned to watch their behaviour behind the wheel as reckless driving could see them go into the New Year without their licenses. "We want to remind motorists that in addition to a fine and or imprisonment, the national Road Traffic Act places a duty on courts to suspend or disqualify a driving license for persons found guilty of drinking and driving, reckless and negligent driving and speeding," said Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele. First time … [Read more...] about Nearly 100 000 Vehicles Stopped in the Eastern Cape
