Tomorrow, Friday 12 May 2017, Western Cape MEC of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will launch a new Walking Bus initiative in Khayelitsha Site C.
The Walking Bus initiative aims to create a safe and supervised route for learners to and from school every day with the commitment and involvement of the community playing a central part to help create safer environments.
Since May 2016 MEC Plato has launched Walking Bus initiatives in partnership with communities across the Cape Town Metropole and it has already expanded to communities in the Southern Cape as well.
The Walking Bus launch in Site C tomorrow builds on the success of the Walking Bus initiatives already launched and are based on the demand from community members across the province who wishes to prioritise safety in their communities. A similar launch is planned for Monday, 15 May 2017, in Khayelitsha, Site B.
Tomorrow’s Walking Bus launch will see parents volunteering their time to help improve the safety of learners on their way to and from school in forming the ‘drivers’ of the ‘bus’ and will be supported by local councillors, Community Police Forum (CPFs), the South African Police Service(SAPS) and the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement.
Through the Walking Bus initiative, the parents, learners and educators of Nolungile Primary School, Vuselela Primary School, Intlanganiso Secondary School, Vuzamanzi Public Primary School, Isikhokelo Primary School and Ncotsheni Primary School are making safety a priority in their community.
All mdia are invited.
Date: Friday, 12 May 2017
Time: 7h00 – 10h00 - MEC Plato to join walking bus participants between 07:00 and 08:15; Volunteer appreciation ceremony starts at 09:00.
Venue: Solomon Tshuku Avenue, Site C, Khayelitsha
Media enquiries:
Ewald Botha
Cell: 079 694 1113
