As hundreds of South Africans are set to hit the nation’s freeways for the lengthy Easter weekend on Thursday, Newcastle Native Municipality Mayor Xolani Dube has urged all motorists to prioritise security, adhere to site visitors rules and train warning whereas touring.
Dube made the decision on the launch of a complete street security marketing campaign on Wednesday, forward of the lengthy weekend.
“By working collectively, we will make a big influence in decreasing street accidents and guaranteeing a safer neighborhood for everybody,” Dube stated.
The Newcastle Native Municipality, in collaboration with the provincial Well being Division and varied stakeholders, together with Heineken Drinks, the KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority, the South African Police Service, and the South African Nationwide Taxi Council (SANTACO) Amajuba Area, launched the marketing campaign in an effort to curb street accidents in the course of the Easter holidays.
Dube stated the principle purpose of the marketing campaign is to convene essential stakeholders to advertise safer street utilization over the upcoming holidays, with the purpose of reducing site visitors accidents and inspiring accountable driving behaviour.
Throughout the launch, representatives from the varied stakeholders distributed important street security paraphernalia to drivers.
Dube stated these efforts are centered on fostering a safer street atmosphere for all street customers and inspiring accountable driving habits.
Members of the police emphasised the necessity of car inspections to ensure the car’s roadworthiness and cautioned towards driving whereas intoxicated and rushing.
The police have positioned a robust emphasis on the worth of car inspections to ensure roadworthiness and discouraged driving whereas intoxicated and at excessive speeds.
“The Easter vacation interval usually sees a surge in street accidents, and it’s crucial that we take proactive measures to stop pointless lack of life and property. By collaborative efforts with our companions and stakeholders, we’re dedicated to selling street security consciousness and inspiring accountable driving habits,” the police stated.
Newcastle Municipality is an area municipality throughout the Amajuba District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. Newcastle is the third largest metropolis within the province.