Transport minister calls for caution on the road

As holidaymakers head back home after the Christmas and New Year break, the Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula has urged all motorists to exercise caution on the road.

“As we head back to our places of work, I urge all South Africans driving on our roads to be on high alert and observe all the rules of the road,” said the Minister yesterday.

He expressed his sadness over the death of Emalahleni Local Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Linah Malatjie, who, together with her husband, died in hospital following a head-on collision.

The accident occurred along the R544 road between Gemsbokspruit and Verena in Mpumalanga.

There were three fatalities at the scene as the driver of the second vehicle also died.

“This is yet another tragic passing of South Africans on our roads since the start of festive season. I send my sincere condolences to the families of all those involved in this tragic accident and to many that have lived through this terrible experience over the festive season period,” said Minister Mbalula. “Yet more sad reminders to all of us to be more careful, more caring for each other and more responsible on the roads,” he said.