South Africa’s Transport Minister Launches Festive Season Road Safety Campaign

South Africa’s Transport Minister Launches Festive Season Road Safety Campaign

S.A's Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says last year, road crashes cost the economy 205-billion-rand, translating into a 2.74-percent of gross domestic product. She launched the department's festive season road safety campaign in Pretoria yesterday. So far, ten-thousand-154 people have died on the country's roads this year. Creecy says the campaign is based on four pillars that include responsible driving, pedestrian safety, enforcement and education as well as […]

December 2, 2024 8

Namibia

Experts Warn of Holiday Risks, Including Theft and Burglary

The festive season is associated with a higher likelihood of theft and accidents. Many people leave their homes unoccupied, making them more vulnerable to criminal activity. Johannes Hesekiel from Old Mutual emphasizes the need for vigilance during the holidays.

November 26, 2024 13

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Strengthening Public Safety: Insights from Crispin Mubebo

In an exclusive interview with Crispin Mubebo, the Deputy Commissioner and Acting Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, he shed light on the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, particularly with the festive season and the upcoming elections around the corner. Ongoing Safety Operations Mubebo explained that the operation recently seen in Windhoek, where civil workers conducted rounds to ensure proper licensing and maintain law and order at public […]

November 9, 2024 16

Namibia

NamPol launches festive season road safety campaign

The Namibian Police has officially launched the festive Season Road Safety Campaign at the Okapuka Road Traffic Checkpoint, between Windhoek and Okahandja. Here is Nampol's spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.

November 30, 2023 59

Namibia

Otjozondjupa launches festive season road safety campaign

The road safety campaign for the Otjozondjupa Region was officially launched at the B1 police roadblock outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua urged road users passing through the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo as well as the Otjiwarongo-Otavi portions of the national road to adhere to the road traffic rules and regulations during the festive season. The Namibia Press Agency reports that due to anticipated high traffic volumes during the festive season, […]

November 30, 2023 17