IPTA slaughters four cows for year-end function
The association celebrated together with the community of Ivory Park over the weekend.
“Don’t drink and drive. One life lost is already one too many.”
This message came from the chairman of the Ivory Park Taxi Association (IPTA), Mr Joseph Mkhonza, at the association’s year-end function.
The association celebrated together with the community of Ivory Park over the weekend.
The community enjoyed the party, dubbed the ‘Mother-of-All Parties’, which started on Saturday at the Ivory Park Extension 15 Shopping Centre and ended on Sunday at the Emthonjeni Taxi Rank on Sunday.
The association slaughtered four cows for the community to feast on.
The IPTA function was attended by high profile people, including the MEC for Infrastructure and Development in Gauteng, Ms Nandi Mayathula-Khoza, the Provincial CPF Chairperson Andy Mashaila, SANTACO leadership, local councillors as well as community representatives.
Speaking at the function, MEC Mayathula-Khoza said they appreciated what the IPTA has done for the Ivory Park community.
“As government, we take the taxi business seriously. I am told that the association is investing in the education of our children in this community, which also in the past has organised schools sports tournaments. This is in support of the government’s programme of local economy revitalisation,” said MEC Mayathula-Khoza.
Ms Andy Mashaila said she drove through the area and saw women outside the tent busy with their cooking.
“I am told they belong to the IPTA’s women league. We urge them to register their businesses with the department’s database. When it procures job opportunities they will also be counted. We are encouraging motorists to drive safely this festive season. Be warned,” said Ms Mashaila.
“We are heading towards the end of the 16 Day of Activism Campaign to say no violence to women and children. We are not going to tolerate any abuse to our women and children, it is the responsibility of everyone to ensure they are protected but those who transgress the law will be dealt with harshly.”
Mr Malose Joe Modisha, the National Media Taxi Coordinator, presented awards to IPTA members.
Mr Modisha said the awards are a sign of motivation to encourage taxi drivers to drive responsibly.
The day ended with performances by gospel singers, Whitey from Moletsi GaPitis in Limpopo, Mmotoro, Limpopo Boys and praising songs by the IPTA choir.
