MEC’s check for Covid-19 compliance as SA opens borders
The number of people and vehicles on the roads leading to South Africa is expected to increase from Thursday (today) when the border operations return to normalcy.
This is according to the spokesperson of Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala.
On Tuesday 29 September, Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya and the Health MEC Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, visited the Groblersbridge border post between Botswana and South Africa to check if the border is Covid19 compliant under the current lockdown alert.
Lerule-Ramakhanya says the security cluster is ready to deal with movement of people ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the borders on Thursday.
The department has put measures in place near the two borders to minimise fatal crashes and delays at the point of entry.
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Meanwhile, the provincial and national Taxi Lekgotla is planned to take place at the end of October.
MEC Lerule-Ramakhanya recently led the Taxi Lekgotla public discourse at Steiloop Taxi Rank in the Waterberg District.
Moremi-Taueatsoala says the aim is to create a platform for constant drive and communal engagement towards the upcoming Lekgotla.
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Moremi-Taueatsoala says the initiative will assist to lay a foundation for engagement by stakeholders and civil society on the future of the taxi industry as the largest mover of people in the country; refining views in conversation with industry players and opinion-makers on best practices in formalising, regulating and empowering the taxi industry.
“We are on the path to restore your views and perceptions of the taxi industry through a public discourse. We are working towards eliminating violence in the industry for your security and comfort, Masihlalisane,” said MEC Lerule Ramakhanya.
