The Minister of Transport, Dr Sibusiso Ndebele is to launch the national Make Roads Safe/ Siyabakhumbula/Re a ba gopola/2010 Arrive Alive Festive Campaign tomorrow, Thursday 18 November 2010. The event co-hosted by the North West Department of Public Safety and Tlokwe Local municipality is scheduled to commence at 12h00 at Ikageng Stadium in Potchefstroom.
As part of the programme for the day to celebrate 13th anniversary celebration of the Arrive Alive Campaign, Minister Ndebele and North West MEC for Public Safety, Howard Yawa will lead an intensive road safety outreach awareness targeted at motorists.
The programme also includes inspection of a joint parade by South African Police Service (SAPS), Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), provincial and local traffic, special prayers by different faiths.
Victims of motor vehicle accidents will testify before wreaths are laid in remembrance of victims of road accident. The Minister, MEC’s present, Acting CEO’s of Road Accident Fund, Road Traffic Management Corporation and leaders of faith groups will sign the Siyabakhumbula/ Re a ba gopolaremembrance pledge wall.
Entertainment will be offered by Jezeal Brothers, Dr Kenneth Kaunda Jazz and Semble, Kgomotso Retsebane and SABS Brass Band.
Members of the media who wish to join the Minister’s entourage to the road safety awareness outreach awareness campaign and National Rolling Enforcement Plan roadblock are requested to confirm their availability with:
Sello Tshipi
Department of Transport
Cell: 073 498 6722
For transport arrangements:
Petrus Siko
North West Department of Public Safety
Cell: 083 647 0668
Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele
Tel: 018 381 9171
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018 381 9123
E-mail: LKgwele@nwpg.gov.za
