On 8 December 2009, the full complement of Gauteng Members Executive Committee (MECs) visited and engaged communities in support of the Liquor Law Enforcement campaign. The campaign was an attempt by the Gauteng leadership to assist in the prevention of road accidents that result in high number of fatalities and promoting responsible consumption of alcohol during the festive season.
The Liquor Law Enforcement campaign supports the Arrive Alive campaign, an initiative by the National Department of Transport to drastically reduce the carnage on South Africa's roads. With between 9 600 and 10 000 fatalities in approximately 500 000 accidents on the roads every year, costing the economy in the region of R12 billion, the government has the only option of reinforcing and aggressively engage in communicating the objectives of the campaign.
The campaign's main objectives include the reduction of the number of road traffic accidents in general and improving road user compliance with traffic laws amongst others. The MECs visited different regions of the province sharing information about the dangers posed by drinking and driving and general irresponsible consumption of alcoholic drinks. The campaign covered places such taxi ranks, shopping centres, taverns and other places where alcoholic drinks are sold.
The campaign schedule is as follows:
Region: Ekurhuleni
Areas: Tembisa
Members of Executive Committee: Premier Ms Nomvula Mokonyane and MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms Nandi Mayathula-Khoza
Region: Sedibeng
Areas: Sebokeng
Members of Executive Committee: MEC for Economic Development, Mr Firoz Cachalia and MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Ms Nelisiwe Mbatha Mthimkulu
Region: Tshwane
Areas: Soshanguve
Members of Executive Committee: MEC for Local Government and Housing, Mr Kgaogelo Legoro
Region: Johannesburg
Areas: Ennerdale/Inner City
Members of Executive Committee: MEC for Education, Ms Barbara Creecy and MEC for Finance, Mr Mandla Nkomfe
Region: Johannesburg
Areas: Alexandra
Members of Executive Committee: MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Bheki Nkosi and MEC for Community Safety, Mr Khabisi Mosunkutu
Region: Johannesburg
Areas: Soweto
Members of Executive Committee: MEC for Infrastructure Development, Ms Nonhlanhla Mazibuko and MEC for Health and Social Development, Ms Qedani Mahlangu
Issued by: Department of Public Transport, Gauteng Provincial Government
7 December 2009
Source: Department of Public Transport, Gauteng Provincial Government (http://www.roadsandtransport.gpg.gov.za)
