21 November 2006
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mr Bheki
Cele, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of four
learners who were killed at a horror crash over the weekend after attending a
matric dance at Mariannridge Secondary School.
"The death of young people is indeed a great loss to our society at large.
In this particular accident we lost unique talent and skills, we lost our
future accountants, engineers and doctors. South Africa is currently importing
individuals with unique skills from other countries, hence it is imperative for
South Africa to groom young talent in order to meet all the challenges ahead,"
said Cele.
"As we are approaching the festive season, I urge all drivers and
pedestrians to be more cautious on our roads and behave responsibly. Buckle up
and don't drink and drive/ walk. Seatbelt use is essential on every journey, no
matter how short or how slow you go. Promote the use of designated drivers
particularly when attending parties and social events; road safety is
everybody's responsibility," Cele concluded.
Enquiries:
Nonkululeko Mbatha
Cell: 083 645 6252
Issued by: Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial
Government
21 November 2006
Source: Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government (http://www.kzntransport.gov.za)
