Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga accompanied by Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Mr Vusi Shongwe, Gert Sibande District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr. Walter Mngomezulu, Mkhondo Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr. Ngelosi Ndhlovu, Inkosi Mthethwa from Madabukela Traditional Council, CEO of RTMC Adv. Makhosini Msibi, Local Pastors, and Traditional Healers to launch the Easter Road Safety Campaign today, 20 March 2024 at Mandla Magudulela Stadium in Ward 13.
The first session of the programme commenced with an Easter Road Safety Prayer at Ajax Truck Stop and Cashbuild intersection, which was led by Mkhondo fraternities.
The campaign was meant educate and enforce road safety rules to communities due to the increased number of road injuries and fatalities caused by increased traveling across the country during the Easter Season.
In support of the campaign, positive messages of support were shared by the Truck Association, Small Buses Association, SANTACO, Mkhondo Traditional Leaders, and MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison.
The Minister, in her keynote address urged road users to be vigilant during this Easter period and beyond.
