This, as the province has seen an increase in the number of pedestrian deaths.
The campaign also focuses on taxi safety and appeals to motorists to respect the rules of the road and abstain from drinking and driving.Gearing up for the festive season law enforcement activity, with High police visibility prioritized. Jafta Maubane from Gauteng National Taxi Alliance adds, “We’ve also asked them to make sure the cars are roadworthy and in good condition, and our drivers who drive long distances must make sure that when they feel fatigued, they should stop and take a break.”
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale Tlabela says, “The Minister has launched the road safety campaign under the theme ‘Every day without a road death’. And as Gauteng, we are choosing to focus on the pedestrians and jaywalkers. They are the ones who are increasing our statistics.”