The project was launched in Kwazulu-Natal on 18 July, and endorsed by the Department of Transport and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The campaign was launched in 2012 as part of a UN initiative to reduce road deaths, and South Africa was one of the first countries in the world to endorse it.
The 52-year-old Mkhize has volunteered her time to assist pupils of Nkelebantwana Primary School in Bulwer to cross the road at a busy intersection. This after she witnessed the death of three pupils who were struck by cars. She said, “As a very sensitive person, I dedicated my life in saving the children.”
Mkhize had been doing this without compensation from the community, school or government.
However, Amasondo Fleet Services has now provided Mkhize with a stipend as a gesture of gratitude for her work. Brenda Matyolo of the company said, “Through this project, Mkhize was able to receive road safety training and a uniform.”
She added that a number of schools, especially in rural areas have been identified as most at risk. “The sponsors, like us and Eqstra Fleet Management have undertaken to approach corporates and municipalities to adopt this project.
“We also include community members such as Ma Mkhize who has dedicated her life in saving the lives of children in her community without compensation, even before we launched the project. She has done an amazing job, so today we honour her work in saving our children.”
Details: Mola Thosago, 011 458 7729 or 011 458 7555
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