Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mambolo at Robertsham Primary School expressing his sadness after three siblings (Grade 1, Grade 5 and Grade 6) lost their lives in a horrific accident this Wednesday morning, March 11.
This follows the fatal road crash that has left twelve (12) people dead and nine hospitalised on the R553 Golden Highway.
Three children were among the twelve (12) people who unfortunately lost their lives when a light motor vehicle and a minibus taxi collided in the South of Johannesburg and nine people have been admitted to hospitals with injuries.
“My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who were died in this horrific accident. I would also like to wish those in hospital a speedy recovery,” said Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo.
MEC added that while investigations into the causes of the fatal crash are still ongoing, empirical evidence shows that a majority of incidents are a result of human behavior.
“We are renewing our call to road users to revisit their attitudes towards road safety. The majority of these crashes are as a result of poor road sharing and a total lack of regard for the rules of the road,” said the MEC.
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“The Department of Roads and Transport would step up its road safety awareness campaign to educate road users on basic principles of being safe on the roads.” added Mamabolo
The department has partnered with the taxi industry, motorcyclists and the biking community in its efforts to spread the message of road safety.
VIEW GALLERY: MEC Mamabolo visiting the survivors at the hospital
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