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KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has announced the deployment of more than 3 000 law enforcement officers to reduce road fatalities over the Easter long weekend.
The announcement was made during the launch of the Easter Holiday Campaign at uMdloti, north of Durban. Duma also conducts inspections of public transport vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
He says joint operations will be carried out across the province, with various agencies working together to improve road safety.
“We do want to thank the minister for deploying the RTIMs as well because almost we got a cohort of 3430, that is going to be visible in the entire road of KwaZulu Natal. Almost all the belt, as you come from Kokstad there will be visibility. Port Edward there will be visibility, Pongola Golela side, Harrismith,” says Duma.
He adds, “Metro is also going to be joining us, SAPS will also join us. In some instances BMA is going to be joining us and Home Affairs as to ensure that during the passover everyone is safe on the road.”
KZN ramps up Easter safety campaign – Transport MEC Siboniso Duma
Duma says they have adopted a zero tolerance approach towards lawlessness and drunk driving which is a serious criminal offence.
“We started early this morning, we have inspected almost 17 vehicles, taxis and buses out of which 4 have already been failed. We do want to decrease the fatalities in the province of KwaZulu Natal. We will be having a lot of road blocks, you must ensure that you adhere to the rules of the road otherwise you will be arrested. If the vehicle is not roadworthy, something must happen to it.”
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