Deputy Minister of Transport Mr Jeremy Cronin will brief the media on progress regarding the investigation into illegally converted panel vans being operated as mini-bus taxis.
Details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: 5 March 2010 (Friday)
Venue: Emperors Palace (Ekurhuleni), Gauteng
Time: 10h30 for 11h00
On 4 August 2009, Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele announced that the national Department of Transport had initiated an investigation into illegally converted panel vans, which were being operated as minibus-taxis. The Department of Transport has since made considerable progress with regards to this investigation. As part of the investigation, extensive safety testing pertaining to brake testing, tilt testing, roll-over protection and seat and seatbelt anchorage has been carried out on these vehicles. Based on the investigation, an operational plan has been prepared by the Department of Transport. Details of the operational plan and the way forward will be announced by Deputy Minister Cronin at the media briefing on 5 March 2010.
All media are invited to attend. Journalists attending must confirm their attendance by no later than 10h00 tomorrow, Thursday, 4 March 2010 with Sello Tshipi on 012 309 3846 or Mthunzikazi Mbungwana on 012 309 3960.
Enquiries:
Logan Maistry
Cell: 083 6444 050
Issued by: Department of Transport
3 March 2010
