[WATCH] More than 30 road fatalities recorded on Limpopo roads since 1 December
The rise in road fatalities has been attributed to reckless and drunk driving, says Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya.
LIMPOPO – The province has recorded more than 30 road fatalities since the beginning of December and Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is calling on all road users to work together to limit the fatalities this festive season.
The rise in road fatalities has been attributed to reckless and drunk driving and the MEC says law enforcers will apply a zero tolerance approach to anyone who do not abide by the road rules.
(Watch) Transport and Community Safety MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya warning motorists that the province has adopted a Zero Tolerance approach this season and also urge road users to look-out for pedestrians and people living with disabilities. #24/7WayaWaya @MbalulaFikile pic.twitter.com/n9B2geogp2
— Limpopo Department of Transport & Community Safety (@TransportLimCom) December 4, 2020
In an earlier statement, Lerule-Ramakhanya expressed her concern about the number of fatalities on the province’s roads in the first week of December. 15 People lost their lives in a period of 48 hours alone.
Read more: 48 hours: 15 fatalities on Limpopo roads
“Resources are in place to make officials more visible and we encourage road users to work with law enforcement agencies to save lives today, tomorrow and beyond.”
“It is not just about December, but 365 days forward #24-7 WayaWaya.”