Motorists issued a stern warning

The MEC has appealed to motorists to use the road responsibly in order to save lives.

This was said during the National Launch of the Safer Festive Season Operations that was held yesterday at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality.

The event was graced by Deputy Minister of Police Maggie Sotyu, Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-MpumalangGeneral Kgomotso Phahlaane,  Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma, Mpumalanga MEC for Public Works, Roads and Transport MEC Ms. Sasekani Manzini and other senior government officials.

“Drunk drivers and speedsters will be arrested and harshly dealt with in order to demonstrate government’s zero tolerance towards non-compliance with traffic rules and regulations,” Ngomane said.

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Ngomane says this will assist in curbing road deaths and saving lives. He stated that drunk driving contributes to most fatal crashes across the country and the trend needed to change so that innocent people do not continue to needlessly lose their lives on the road.

He further said the department’s law enforcement officers will work together with the police to ensure that road crashes and crime levels are reduced during the holiday season.
“There should be harsh punishment and severe consequences to all those who drive while drinking because this has destroyed society and inflicted pains in many lives.”

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Mpumalanga Community Police Forum Chairperson, Mr Kevin Pillay indicated that his team is ready to deal with criminals in various communities during the holiday season.

He said CPF’s will need the support of communities in ensuring that criminals are brought to book and have no chance for their activities during this festive season.