As part of the festive season campaign Gauteng traffic police today were testing buses for roadworthiness in Laanglagte testing station. A total of 44 long distance buses were tested and 11 failed the test. In anther operation at Kempton Park 145 minibuses were found to be unroadworthy, 20 summons issued on various offences, one stolen laptop and 1 copper were recovered.
The festive season road and community safety campaign is set to intensify with more, intensified and extended roadblocks. Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Khabisi Mosunkutu is expected to participate in some of the planned festive season roadblocks.
Media contact person:
Sizwe Matshikiza
Tel: 011 689 3633
Cell: 071 851 2369
Issued by: Department of Community Safety, Gauteng Provincial Government
14 December 2009
Source: Department of Community Safety, Gauteng Provincial Government (http://www.gautsafety.gpg.gov.za/)
