The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape joined the Department of Transport at the Provincial Launch of the 2022 Easter Weekend Arrive Alive Campaign at Pakade Junction in Mount Ayliff, Alfred Nzo District on Thursday, 31 March 2022.
The multi-disciplinary initiative was officiated by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) responsible for Transport and Community Safety in the Eastern Cape Province, Mrs. Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe who personally engaged drivers and commuters on the N2 route between Mount Ayliff and Kokstad as she addressed a number of issues relating to Road Safety. She mainly focused on passenger buses and taxis traveling between Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Brigadier Nompumelelo Majikijela who represented SAPS Management, encouraged responsible driving on all roads, and further condemned drunken driving and public drinking, as she characterised such deeds as some of contributing factors to the rate of accidents. "As the South African Police Service, we wish to emphasize responsible driving at all times. Drunken driving and public drinking are condemned at all costs, and will never be tolerated by law enforcers. We love and care for every single citizen, hence we want to ensure the safety and security of everyone."- she said.
MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Mrs. Weziwe Tikana-Gxothiwe described the launch as a planned Awareness Campaign aimed at reducing the rate of motor vehicle accidents in the entire province. During her personal engagement and media interviews, she reiterated compliance with road safety regulations. "We call upon all motorists, commuters, and pedestrians to comply with road regulations. If everyone could comply with such regulations, we would witness an impressing difference in the rate of accidents on our roads." - she said.
Different operations are taking place simultaneously in various areas across the province as part of the Provincial Launch of Easter Weekend Arrive Alive Campaign.