Festive message from Polokwane Mayor John Mpe
The festive period gives us an opportunity to take stock of our fair share of low and high moments that we experienced during the year and also to thank God for sparing us.
As we enter this year’s festive period, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people of Polokwane for entrusting us with this huge responsibility of accelerating and improving the quality of services to the people and steering the necessary changes that will develop the city’s business for the better.
The festive period gives us an opportunity to take stock of our fair share of low and high moments that we experienced during the year and also to thank God for sparing us.
As we reflect, I continue to be appreciative of all the support that we continue to receive from communities and all our stakeholders in our effort to build a city that will be everyone’s pride. We are looking ahead for a better year of partnerships and cooperation.
In line with the call by President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the looming fourth wave, I urge all the people of Polokwane to take the lead and advantage of this festive season to vaccinate because vaccination is our best line of defence in protecting ourselves and others. Vaccines offer protection against Covid-19 and reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalisation and death.
We should encourage all citizens including children over the age of 12 to vaccinate. We have the power to prevent the fourth wave. Let’s act now! We enter the festive season with the 16 Days of Activism campaign. This year’s campaign is more about accountability with men taking the leading role towards gender-based violence prevention. We appeal to all men to take a stand and play their part in ending the scourge of violence by speaking out and reporting gender-based violence and raising awareness. As men, let us come together and pledge to never rape or lay a hand on a woman.
Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy goes to the families and friends of those who lost their loved ones due to Covid-19 and to the victims of violence and abuse. We say may their souls rest in peace. As we celebrate this festive season, we must allow our patriotism to unite us against racism, inequality, poverty and help those in need by being generous.
We expect the roads to be extremely busy during this period and motorists are encouraged to exercise patience and tolerance on the roads and to abide by all traffic laws. Please don’t drink and drive. Let’s buckle up and enjoy the ride. Arrive Alive! The law enforcement will be visible to ensure that I take this opportunity, on behalf of the Polokwane Municipality Council to wish you a joyful and safe end to 2021 and a prosperous 2022.
May God bless and protect you.
Kgotso! John Mpe, Polokwane Mayor.
