The Minister of Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga joined by Eastern Cape Transport MEC, Mr. Xolile Nqatha will on Friday, 29 December 2023 lead traffic law enforcement activations to check the fitness of drivers, reckless and negligent driving, drunk drivers, and roadworthiness of vehicles on the N2, Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
The operations which are coordinated by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) are intended to improve safety and ensure compliance with the law by road users.
Already, more than 4160 motorists have been arrested for drunken driving while others have been detained for producing false documents and driving public transport without valid papers.
Provincial, Metro and Municipal traffic authorities have been given instructions to be strict with law enforcement.
Members of the media are invited to join the Minister and the details are as follows:
Date: Friday, 29 December 2023
Time: 14h00
Venue: N2 Emakhaphetshwini, 3km towards Tsolo.
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm attendance with Sam Monareng on 073 491 3382 or monarens@dot.gov.za / Luthando Ngilana on Luthandon@rtmc.co.za
or 067 427 9165
Media Contact
Collen Msibi
National Spokesperson
066 476 9015
