MEC for Roads Infrastructure and Public Transport Jacob
Mamabolo has conveyed his deepest condolences to families of victims of the
fatal accident that occurred on the N1 between Wallmansthal and Petroport
outside Pretoria. 
Six people lost their lives when a light motor vehicle and a
truck collided head-on. 
“We are deeply saddened by this accident and convey our
deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. We will
continue to intensify our efforts to reduce the carnage on our roads and
encourage drivers to take full responsibility and control when driving” said
the MEC. 
He pleaded with “drivers to be alert at all times, adhere to
the speed limits, exercise patience, take regular rests when driving long
distances, ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy and most importantly, make
informed decisions that will save lives on our roads". 
The MEC added that while drivers bear the greatest
responsibility for decisions relating to road use, passenger activism and
awareness is equally important. 
"Passengers should also be road safety conscious and
exercise oversight responsibility by engaging the driver on road safety issues
such as encouraging drivers to take regular rests, not to overtake recklessly.
It is passengers who should be vigilant and remind drivers not to text and
drive and not driving under the influence of alcohol," Mamabolo
pleaded. 
MEC Mamabolo added that the Gauteng Provincial Government is
committed to reducing road fatalities and building the province as a City Region
of Smart Mobility.
"We will continue to intensify our public road safety
education campaign, working with municipalities and law enforcement
agencies."