As thousands of South Africans are set to hit the country’s freeways for the long Easter weekend on Thursday, Newcastle Local Municipality Mayor Xolani Dube has urged all motorists to prioritise safety, adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution while traveling.
Dube made the call at the launch of a comprehensive road safety campaign on Wednesday, ahead of the long weekend.
“By working together, we can make a significant impact in reducing road accidents and ensuring a safer community for everyone,” Dube said.
The Newcastle Local Municipality, in collaboration with the
provincial Health Department and various stakeholders, including Heineken
Beverages, the KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority, the South African Police
Service, and the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) Amajuba Region,
launched the campaign in an effort to curb road accidents during the Easter
holidays.
Dube said the main aim of the campaign is to convene
important stakeholders to promote safer road usage over the upcoming holidays,
with the goal of lowering traffic accidents and encouraging responsible driving
behaviour.
During the launch, representatives from the various
stakeholders distributed essential road safety paraphernalia to drivers.
Dube said these efforts are focused on fostering a safer
road environment for all road users and encouraging responsible driving habits.
Members of the police emphasised the need of vehicle
inspections to guarantee the vehicle’s roadworthiness and cautioned against
driving while intoxicated and speeding.
The police have placed a strong emphasis on the value of
vehicle inspections to guarantee roadworthiness and discouraged driving while
intoxicated and at high speeds.
“The Easter holiday period often sees a surge in road
accidents, and it is imperative that we take proactive measures to prevent
unnecessary loss of life and property. Through collaborative efforts with our
partners and stakeholders, we are committed to promoting road safety awareness
and encouraging responsible driving habits,” the police said.
Newcastle Municipality is a local municipality within the
Amajuba District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Newcastle is the third largest
city in the province.
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