Transport Minister remembers those who died in road crashes
Transport Minister, Mr Joe Maswanganyi, MP, together with the Premier of the Free State, Mr Ace Magashule and the South African community at large will remember those who lost their lives due to road carnages at a World Day of Remembrance (WDR) ceremony in Phuthadijhaba on Sunday, 19 November 2017.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is commemorated on the third Sunday of November each year to remember all those who are killed or injured on the world’s roads. It is a Day for reflection on the emotional and financial burden road crashes cause for society daily. As a signatory to the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety campaign, South Africa will participate through an inter-faith prayer session and wreath laying ceremony.
Minister Maswanganyi will hand over assistive devices to road crash victims.
Prior to WDR Deputy Minister, joined by the Free State Premier and CEO’s of Transport Entities will host a ‘RAF ON THE ROAD’ campaign to assist members of the public with claim enquiries. Through the ‘RAF ON THE ROAD’ they will bring services of the Road Accident Fund to the public.
Proceedings will take place as follows:
RAF on the Road Campaign
Date: 18 November 2017
Time: 08:00-16:00
Venue:
World Day of Remembrance
Part1
Date: Sunday, 19 November 201
Time: 07:00 – 09:00
Venue: R57 near University of Free State QwaQwa campus, Freestate Province
Part 2
Date: Sunday, 19 November 201
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Venue: Phuthaditjhaba Multipurpose Centre
Claimants who are unable to attend in order to make enquiries about their claims are welcome to contact the RAF Call Centre on 0860 23 55 23 between 07h45 to 18h00 from Monday to Friday.
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Linda Rulashe on 083 386 3929 or Sam Monareng on 073 491 3382.
Enquiries:
Ishmael Mnisi
Cell: 072 566 0827
