WATCH: Local heroes take charge of their streets
Local heroes are given the green light.
Mangala and Sekobotsane Streets have become a nightmare for pedestrians and motorists due to overcrowding and youngsters playing soccer on the streets.
It took selfless residents from Dobsonville; Nhlanhla Vilakazi, Mpumelelo Nkabinde and Silas Letebele to ensure that the busy neighbourhood streets are safe for all.
They believe that the safety of both pedestrians and motorists in their township starts with them taking charge. The safety conscious trio didn’t think twice about digging deep into their pockets and buying the reflectors jackets they wear when directing traffic in the township.
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Vilakazi said, “Our objective is to save the lives of the children in our community, especially during peak traffic hours. We are fast approaching the festive season and these streets are without speed humps and traffic lights.”
The three friends are on the streets at the crack of dawn every day and control the early morning traffic in Dobsonville without receiving any form of payment.
Their selfless gesture has not only helped to ease the traffic but keeps the children and other pedestrians from the community safe.
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He added, “Taxis and buses are illegally using Mangala and Sekobotsane Streets and as a result, there is congestion on both streets.
“We laid complaints and asked the Johannesburg Road Agency to erect speed humps and traffic lights but our efforts proved fruitless and we decided to take it upon ourselves to keep our community safe.”
Vilakazi urged Ward 48 councillor Tshepo Nawane, traffic police, the local small business community and motorists to donates reflectors so that they could continue doing their work in the community.
“Our colleague Silas Letebele was knocked by a car last month while conducting his duties. He was recently released from the hospital but his leg was severely affected,” said Nkabinde.
Motorist Topsy Mbele said that he appreciated these local heroes for taking charge of their streets.
“We need people like them to show gratitude and selflessness. Motorists should donate for these selfless foot soldiers, we should drive responsible and reduce speed on our roads.
“They shouldn’t stop keeping our roads safer because it is evident that they are doing excellent work. Motorists should learn to give each other a chance on the road,” said Mbele.
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