Statement from President Jacob Zuma: Thank you to all South Africans for peaceful and happy holidays
As large numbers of our citizens make their way back to work from holidays in various parts of the country, President Jacob Zuma has thanked South African citizens and all in the country for ensuring a peaceful and joyous holiday period.
The summer holiday break ends today, 3 January and many people will return to work tomorrow, on the 4th of January 2016.
"I would like to thank all those who worked hard during the festive period. This includes the members of the South African Police Service who continue to work hard to keep all in the country safe and ensured visibility nationwide through Operation Fiela. We also acknowledge the hard work and long hours put in by the road and traffic authority staff as well as the emergency care workers and health professionals in hospitals and clinics. We also recognise and appreciate the contribution of staff in hospitality establishments. Most importantly, we thank all South Africans for extending a warm welcome to the many tourists who visit our country each year. The warmth and hospitality of the South African people and our top class establishments and facilities are some of the key selling points for our tourism industry. We thank all for the successful, joyous and peaceful holidays,'' said the President.
He added that the road carnage indicated that more still needs to be done to promote road safety and to get our people to respect the rules of the road. "Traffic authorities will not win this battle alone. All road users must cooperate to make our roads safer”.
The President has urged all citizens to work together in 2016 to build a truly united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa.
Enquiries:
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
E-mail: bonganim@presidency.gov.za
