​By Sipho Tshabalala
Gauteng MEC for
Public Transport and Road Infrastructure Jacob Mamabolo has expressed concern
over the continuing carnage on the province’s roads.
This follows
the fatal road crash that left twelve people dead and several others injured on
the R553 (Golden Highway) on Wednesday, 11 March 2020.
Three children
were among those who lost their lives when a light motor vehicle and a minibus
taxi collided in the South of Johannesburg. A number of people were admitted to
hospitals with injuries.
"My heart
goes out to the families and loved ones of those who were died in this horrific
accident. I would also like to wish those in hospital a speedy recovery"
said the MEC.
The MEC added
that while investigations are still ongoing, preliminary evidence indicates that
a majority of incidents are a result of human behaviour.
He added that "we
are renewing our call to road users to revisit their attitudes towards road
safety. Majority of these crashes are as a result of poor road sharing and a
total lack of regard for the rules of the road".
MEC Mamabolo
added that the Department would step up its road safety awareness campaign to
educate road users on basic principles of safety on the roads.
As acting MEC
of Education, MEC Mamabolo visited those injured in hospital and affected families.