Department of Transport Director-General Mr George Mahlalela will deliver a keynote address at the 2010 National Brandhouse Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) number one taxi driver campaign prize giving ceremony.
The Brandhouse RTMC Number One Taxi Driver Campaign is a partnership between the private sector and the RTMC aimed at taxi drivers and taxi operators who are committed to putting road safety first which ultimately increases commuter safety.
This annual campaign also seeks to influence a positive attitude and behaviour on taxi drivers. The campaign has been running for six years and continues to educate and empower taxi drivers and other road users on road safety matters and highlights some of the following messages:
- driver fatigue
- disregard for traffic rules
- un-roadworthiness of vehicles
- high speed driving
The details of the event are as follows:
Date: 11 November 2010
Time: 18h00 for 18h30
Venue: Soweto Hotel, Walter Sisulu Square, Soweto
The gala evening will comprise of a price giving ceremony, where three of the nine finalists will each win one of the following prizes, whilst more prizes also stand to be won in other categories:
- First prize: Toyota Ses'Fikile Quantum
- Second prize: R25 000 cash
- Third prize: R20 000 cash
All media are invited to attend.
Journalists are requested to confirm attendance by no later than close of business on Wednesday 10 November 2010, with:
Sello Tshipi
Tel: 012 309 3846
Cell: 073 498 6722
E-mail: Tshipia@dot.gov.za
Enquiries:
Sam Monareng
Cell: 083 326 1521
