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Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie is calling on motorists to settle outstanding traffic summonses before commencing with their festive season trips.
The MEC says that traffic law enforcement officers will be deployed in numbers especially during peak travel times and in most instances, the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) commonly referred to as Nyamsoro, will be part of those deployments.
He adds that Nyamsoro will also look for individuals or vehicles with unpaid summonses and those with warrants of arrests need to urgently act on them to avoid unnecessary delays when stopped along the way.
"We will deploy Nyamsoro across the province to help us enforce the law and deal with errant motorists who ignore summonses issued to them for violating the rules of the road. Therefore, as part of arranging holiday trips, motorists must ensure that they deal with outstanding summonses before taking to the road," says Macie.
Motorists and vehicle owners will find it difficult to renew their vehicle licence discs or driving licences. To settle outstanding provincial fine, motorists can call 066 547 9825 or email [email protected] or visit No 36 Van Rensburg Street, Sonheuwel Central in Mbombela. For Municipalities fines, motorists can contact the relevant municipalities.
Meanwhile, the MEC further indicates that the Department along with other stakeholders will conduct operations such as roadblocks, block patrols, speed and alcohol blitz, law enforcement, road-side checks, rest stops, and road safety education activities across the province targeting road users to enhance road safety.
He also states that these plans that the Department has put in place are aimed at reducing road crashes and fatalities during this busy period. The MEC further calls on motorists to work hand in glove with government to reduce death and injury on the road.
"Road safety is not a responsibility of government alone. Motorists must play their part and prioritize their own safety and that of other road users by adhering to the rules," says Macie. He went on to appeal to passengers not to agree to be transported by drivers who are intoxicated or in overloaded and unroadworthy vehicles.
"Passengers must not risk their lives by agreeing to be ferried in unroadworthy and overloaded vehicles. Instead, they should report any reckless driver behaviour," states the MEC.
Meanwhile, the MEC is calling football supporters who will be attending the football match between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs football clubs to behave when attending the fixture at Mbombela stadium on Sunday, 6 December 2025.
The MEC says that the security cluster will be deployed to ensure the safety of the venue and nearby roads.
Ends.
Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.