Minister Mbalula joins PRASA in launching the Gauteng leg of the joint community security project
Following a successful launch of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) “People’s Responsibility to Protect” PR2P programme in the Western Cape, the Minister of Transport Mr Fikile Mbalula will join the PRASA Board Chairperson, Mr. Leonard Ramatlakane in Gauteng to launch the project in Pretoria.
The programme aims to create partnerships between PRASA and local communities living near railway lines. Communities will then provide a force multiplier additional to PRASA security in protecting rail infrastructure.
Members of the community will receive basic rail related security and safety training in order to patrol and guard rail infrastructure.
Media is invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021
Time: 09:30 for 10:00
Venue: Pretoria Station
Members of the media attending the visit can RSVP with Mr Esethu Hasane 071 259 2422 via text or WhatsApp
Enquiries:
Ayanda Allie Paine
Cell: 072 566 0827
E-amil: painea@dot.gov.za
