Municipality calls for responsible informal trading
Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality has cautioned street traders not to extend their trading stalls to pedestrian walkways and pavements to avoid penalties and consequences.
Thomas Mashabela, municipal spokesperson, said the municipality warned street traders not to extend their trading stall to pedestrian walkways and pavements following challenges faced by pedestrians as some of the trading structures are erected in a manner that violates their rights to move freely without obstructions.
The caution was made during the municipality’s road safety campaign, led by Mayor Merah Mahlase, during the festive season.
Traffic officers from the local municipality patrolled several roads in Jane Furse and surrounding areas to ensure road safety and compliance with the National Road Traffic Act.
Mahlase was joined by ExCo member and Portfolio Head for Community Services Tabane Peter Rankoe and Acting Municipal Manager Sekokobale Mampuru.
They monitored road safety efforts and reiterated messages of road safety and the spirit of goodwill ahead of Christmas Day.
The traffic officers are expected to continue carrying out a range of roadblocks and safety operations beyond the festive season.
“To avoid contravening the law, the municipality urges all road users, including visitors, to make sure their vehicles are roadworthy and licences are valid at all times. Lawlessness, drunk driving, and other violations will not be tolerated,” Mashabela stated.
He added that the mayor and her ExCo members will continue to embark on road safety operations to ensure that road users in all nodal areas are safe and enjoy adequate traffic flow beyond the festive season.
