MEC VR SHONGWE TO TAKE A BUS TO WORK

MEC VR SHONGWE TO TAKE A BUS TO WORK

October is a National Transport Month, and government uses this month to raise awareness on the important role of transport in the economy and to encourage participation from civil society and business, including the provision of a safe and more affordable, accessible and reliable transport system in the country.

Over and above, road safety is emphasized through various programmes and initiatives by government hence there is a need to intensify initiatives and campaigns aimed at educating and involving communities in the fight against road crashes.

This year, Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Vusi Shongwe together with DJ Shabba of Ligwalagwala FM and other media practitioners will embark on an Overall Friday activity under the Transport Month theme “Together Moving South Africa Forward”, where commuters and drivers of public transport will be educated about road safety.

The participation of the Media, Ligwalagwala FM Radio Station and DJ Shabba will assist government to mobilize communities to participate in programmes aimed at improving road safety.

The MEC accompanied by the media will board a Buscor bus from Kabokweni to interact with the commuters on issues relating to road safety and crime prevention measures.

The activity will take place as follows:

Date                           :           23 October 2015

Departure venue    :           Lihawu Bus Station 

Time                           :           7:30

Various media houses will be invited and officials from the department will be part of the activity.