Members of the media are invited to join the Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa as they host the Road Safety Practitioners’ Colloquium from 02 – 04 September 2026 at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni.
Minister Creecy will officiate the opening with a keynote address on Wednesday, 02 September 2026, setting the strategic direction under the theme: “Strengthening Road Safety through Collaboration, Innovation and Accountability.”
This national gathering will spotlight urgent road safety challenges, showcase innovative solutions, and secure commitments that transform road safety from a government-led programme into a Whole-of-Society Movement. The colloquium will culminate in the adoption of a national declaration and commitments, establishing clear responsibilities and measurable actions to reduce fatalities and injuries on South Africa’s roads.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Time: 08H30 for 09H00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre
Members of the media are requested to confirm their attendance on Tuesday, 01 September 2026 by 16H00 with Ms. Ivy Masale at masalei@dot.gov.za or 076 789 5538.
Enquiries:
Collen Msibi
National Spokesperson
Cell: 066 476 9015
E-mail: MediaEnquiries@dot.gov.za
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