MEC Plato launches Mfuleni Walking Bus initiative
Tomorrow, Thursday 18 May 2017, Western Cape MEC of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will launch a new Walking Bus initiative in Mfuleni.
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 38 Walking Bus initiatives in partnership with communities across the Western Cape.
The Walking Bus launch in Mfuleni 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.
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 Mfuleni High School, Itsitsa Primary School, Mfuleni Primary School, Parliament Primary School,
Bardale Secondary School, Bardale Primary School and Manzomthombo High School are making safety a priority in their community.
All media are invited.
Date: Thursday, 18 May 2017
Time: 7h00 – 10h00 – MEC Plato to join walking bus participants between 7h00 and 8h15; Volunteer appreciation ceremony starts at 9:00.
Venue: Mfuleni Secondary School Hall – 411 T Tokwana St, Mfuleni, Cape Town
Media enquiries:
Ewald Botha
Cell: 079 694 1113
