On Friday, October 25 a prestigious event recognising the outstanding performance in traffic law enforcement by Mthombeni was held at the Nkowankowa Community Hall.
For the past 29 years he has been serving the local community with dedication and a smile on his face.
Two local non profit organisations, Ritavi Community View and Ahi yeni in partnership with Community Work Programme, saw a need to honour Mthombeni for his dedication to the community.
The idea of appreciating Mthombeni materialised after the organisations noticed the difference he brings on the roads on the R36 Tzaneen to Lydenberg Road, especially at the Letaba Cross during peak hours.
They even went further to interview locals about Mthombeni’s role on the road, according to the organisers about 99% of the interviewees said he plays a major role in controlling traffic which reduces accidents.
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“As an organisation we saw it fiitting to honour him for serving many souls on the road.
“We concur that indeed to him being a traffic officer is not a job, but a calling,” explained Rirhandzu Mlondobozi, Ritavi Community View Secretary explained.
The occasion was honoured by traffic officials, the Nkuna Traditional Authority, Ward 19 Councillor, Homegirl Zandamela, family and friends and the community at large.
The Executive Mayor for Mopani District Municipality, Pule Shayi together with the Greater Tzaneen Municipality Mayor both sent messages of appreciation to Mthombeni.
Bertinah Mathye speaking on behalf of the Ritavi Traffic Station, firstly honoured Mthombeni’s wife for being his backbone and for making sure he gets to work on time and presentable.
She further added that he is a good leader and he treats all his colleagues with respect including road users.
The crowd were entertained by Kulani Mlangeni with hits from his debut house and afro-pop album, recent SATMA award winner Buti na Buti and Thabo Mokgotsi.
Local businesses contributed in different forms which culminated to the success of the event.
Mlodonbozi concluded by thanking all their sponsors and the community who graced the event.
