PRE-EASTER SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Northam/ Thabazimbi – Two municipalities led by their respective safety departments and mayors came together to launch a pre-Easter safety campaign dubbed Tshela Thupa on Monday, 26 March.

The public safety units of both the Moses Kotane Local Municipality (MKLM) and the Thabazimbi Local Municipality conducted an interprovincial border roadblock on the R510 road between Mogwase and Northam.

The notorious R510 road is one of the busiest between the two provinces. The road is a hive of activity with abnormal trucks delivering material to nearby mining houses and beyond. The road has become one of the country’s leaders in road fatalities with both motorists and pedestrians counted in the list of casualties.

MKLM mayor Ralesole Diale urged road users to be vigilant on the roads especially as they approach Easter holidays.  

Acting mayor of Thabazimbi Local Municipality, Ronny Manyama also encouraged traffic and other law enforcement officials to execute their duties without fear or favour. He further thanked all the stakeholders for participating in the campaign.

Both mayors handed over car seats to three lucky motorists who were travelling with kids as part of the campaign and emphasizing the safety of children.