Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says he’s extremely concerned about public and freight transport vehicles involved in fatal crashes from December 1 to 18. He was briefing the media in Pretoria on the preliminary festive season road safety campaign status.
A total number of 34 minibus vehicles have been involved in fatal collisions since the start of the festive season while 44 trucks were involved in deadly collisions #ArriveAlive #RoadSafety @DoTransport pic.twitter.com/KN98GLNmxw
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) December 20, 2018
Nzimande was joined by Transport MECs, CEOs of all road entities responsible for road safety and the Road Traffic Management Corporation which is a lead entity on road safety.
Minister Nzimande is dismayed with lawlessness but also recognizes those who do obey the rules of the road and all officials and EMS personnel working 24/7 to keep roads safe!! @DoTransport @GCISMedia @TrafficRTMC #ArriveAlive #roadsafety pic.twitter.com/RVAHDZfs4a
— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 20, 2018
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