Tomorrow morning, Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle, will be launching a pedestrian safety initiative as part of the second UN Global Road Safety Week (6 to 12 May 2012) which is dedicated to Pedestrian Safety.
In the Western Cape, the leading class of fatalities amongst road users are pedestrians, accounting for nearly half of the total road deaths recorded in the Province.
As part of the launch, Minister Carlisle will be participating in a scholar-focussed road safety demonstration at Imbasa Primary School at the corner of New Eisleben and Landsdowne Roads, and thereafter participate in a “Long Short Walk” for Road Safety starting at Nelson Mandela High School.
Minister Carlisle will also be talking about planned interventions, by Safely Home and the Department of Transport and Public Works, focusing on pedestrian safety
All media are invited and welcome to attend. There will be opportunity for interviews and photographs.
Venue: Imbasa Primary School (Road Safety Demonstration)
New Eisleben Road, Old Crossroads, Crossroads, Phillipi
Nelson Mandela High School (Long Short Walk for Road Safety)
133 Landsdowne Road, Phillipi
Time: 07h00
Date: 6 May 2013
Please indicate your intention to be in attendance.
Media enquiries:
Siphesihle Dube, Media Liaison Officer
Tel: 021 483 8954
Cell: 084 233 3811
E-mail: Siphesihle.Dube@westerncape.gov.za
