Madam Speaker, Honourable Lydia Johnson
The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Senzo Mchunu
Deputy Speaker, Honourable Dr. Meshack Radebe
Honourable Members of the Provincial Executive
Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature
Your Worships, the Mayors and Councillors of Municipalities
The Director-General
Heads of Departments and State agencies
Traditional leaders present
Members of the Interfaith
Officials of Government Departments
Distinguished guests and members of the media
Fellow citizens. Madam Speaker, I rise to table Vote 12, the budget policy statement for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport.
Honourable members, we remain extremely concerned about the continuing road carnage hence our decision to keep the theme of “Road safety is our collective responsibility”, for the next five years. It is our considered view, honourable members, that until such time that we have a national consciousness of the devastating impact ofroad crashes and fatalities, we cannotrest.
Thegainsofourhard-wonfreedomcanneverbefullyrealiseduntil citizens accept that safety, on our roads and in communities, is paramount and is their responsibility. Our safety is inseparable from our ability to enjoy our rights and pursue socio-economic prosperity.
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