In May, Ester Nsenga-Banza, an 11 year old girl from Ysterplaat PS, was tragically killed outside her school when a taxi driver failed to stop at a pedestrian crossing.
Since then, the Western Cape Government have engaged with the school in a bid to increase road safety awareness in order to further protect learners.
This morning, Minister Grant, together with Department of Transport and Public Works and Department of Community Safety, will be participating in a road safety awareness campaign outside the school.
The Minister will be handing over reflector vests, sponsored by the DTPW’s “Safely Home”, to the principal for learners that walk to school. Learners will be attending an information session on road safety, and, road Safety educational materials, such as colouring books, will also be supplied to the school.
All media are welcome to attend. There will be an opportunity for interviews and photographs.
Date: 15 July 2013
Time: 07h30
Venue: Ysterplaat Primary School, 62a Koeberg Way, Ysterplaat, Brooklyn, Cape Town
for more information contact:
Bronagh Casey, Spokesperson for Minister Donald Grant
Tel: 021 467 2377
Cell: 072 7241422
Fax: 021 425 3616
E-mail: Bronagh.casey@pgwc.gov.za
