Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has conveyed condolences to the families of eight mineworkers killed in a road crash involving a bus on the R501 in Doornfontein near Carletonville this morning (Friday, 18 March 2011).
“We want to convey condolences to the families and relatives of the mineworkers who lost their lives in the bus crash near Carletonville this morning (18 March 2011). We wish those injured a speedy recovery. The Road Traffic Management Corporation has dispatched a team of accident investigation and reconstruction specialists to assist in determining the exact cause of this crash. Officials from the Road Accident Fund will also render assistance to the affected families,” said Minister Ndebele.
Yesterday (17 March 2011), the minister called on road users to obey all road rules during the long week-end.
“We will be commemorating Human Rights Day on 21 March 2011, and the Department of Transport is anticipating increased traffic volumes and busy roads across the country during this long week-end. We call upon all road users to obey all rules and exercise human rights on our roads. We also urge motorists to drive with their headlamps on at all times. Traffic Law Enforcement Officers will be out in full force, as part of the ‘Make Roads Safe’ campaign and new National Rolling Enforcement Plan. Any person who commits any offence will face the consequences of their actions. Road safety begins with you, so let us all make our roads safe,” Minister Ndebele said.
Meanwhile, the minister has also welcomed the suspension of the Johannesburg Metrobus five-week strike.
"We want to commend the South African Municipal Workers Union, staff and management of Metrobus, the City of Johannesburg and all other stakeholders for their resolve in making sure that the Metrobus service returns to normal. The interest of the commuter remains paramount, and therefore all of us must remain committed to safe, reliable, affordable and efficient public transport,” said Minister Ndebele.
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