TRANSPORT & PUBLIC WORKS NEWSLETTER | ISSUE # 1 SEPTEMBER 2014

MASAKH’ISIZWE WORLD DESIGN TRAFFIC OFFICER’S BURSARY PROGRAMME: CAPITAL 2014: TRAINING: Kick-start Department’s Wesley Morgan your career projects feature reaches 4 6 his dream 12 Editor’s Contents Note

We are delighted to present IN THIS ISSUE the new-look quarterly external 2 Editorial newsletter of the Department of Transport and Public Works. IN THE NEWS Minister Grant opens Formosa The Department continues to implement its strategy 8 Primary School to bring in skilled graduate professionals and to retain the professionals it currently employs. Read the article 9 World-class emergency centre on page 4 on how to apply for a bursary for 2015 for Knysna community through the Masakh’iSizwe Programme. You can also 10 A safer Eikenfontein station find out how the programme creates experiential for commuters training opportunities for professionals on page 5. 14 EPWP workers benefit The Department is participating in the World Design from learner’s licence course Capital 2014 celebrations. Browse through 15 Toll fee hike for Chapman’s the descriptions and photographs on pages 6 and 7 Peak Drive of nine projects that form part of the Mother City’s broader portfolio of initiatives. These projects are proud achievements for the Department. FEATURES

Road safety is a critical problem across the country. 4 MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY A single death is one too many. A large percentage of PROGRAMME fatal crashes involve child pedestrians. Educating children Kick-start your career about road safety requires a comprehensive approach 6-7 WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014 with all relevant role-players. In this issue, we feature Department’s projects feature awareness programmes and campaigns run across the by our Road Safety Management 12 TRAFFIC OFFICER’S TRAINING component. We encourage crèches, schools and Dreams come true at Gene communities to get involved in these programmes. Louw College By working together, we can make our roads safer.

We hope you enjoy this issue. SERVICES 13 Use of public roads for sport and Regards, filming purposes On Track Team 16 Danny Cat wants to visit your primary school 18 Enhancing road safety awareness in high schools

TO CONTACT THE ON TRACK TEAM: Telephone: 021 483 9653 Fax: 021 483 9851 E-mail: Internal.Communication@ westerncape.gov.za

The majority of road crashes are caused by human error

2 ON TRACK TRANSPORT AND PUBLIC WORKS IS THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY

IN THIS ISSUE Western Cape Transport staff complement of more than 2000 as well as Best Performing Department with 2 Editorial and Public Works (TPW) staff complement of more than 2000. is the best department in To crown these achievements, a day IN THE NEWS the country when it comes after being recognised as the best in 8 Minister Grant opens Formosa to managing its own the country, Ramesh who is leading the Primary School business and monitoring Monitoring and Evaluation team of TPW, 9 World-class emergency centre its performance. was elected as board member of the for Knysna community prestigious SAMEA. The recent appointment of one of its 10 A safer Eikenfontein station staff members, Ramesh Maharaj, to the SAMEA aims to support, guide and for commuters board of the South African Monitoring strengthen development of monitoring 14 EPWP workers benefit and Evaluation Association (SAMEA) and evaluation as an important from learner’s licence course shows this achievement is no fluke. discipline, profession and instrument for empowerment and accountability. 15 Toll fee hike for Chapman’s Proud winner of four MPAT Awards SAMEA was founded in 2005 and has Peak Drive In May 2014, the Presidency honoured members in every province. TPW with four Management Performance Assessment Tool (MPAT) awards. Ramesh attributes the Department’s FEATURES One award was for the Overall Best success to the ability of staff members 4 MASAKH’ISIZWE BURSARY Performing Department for MPAT 2013. to take pride in being the best but realise PROGRAMME The other three awards TPW won were that they need to constantly be ahead Kick-start your career the Best Performing Department in of the pack by becoming more effective and efficient. 6-7 WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014 Human Resource Management with Department’s projects feature a staff complement of more than 2000, Best Performing Department in He said the Department is looking at 12 TRAFFIC OFFICER’S TRAINING Governance and Accountability with a ways of improving its products and Dreams come true at Gene services for the benefit of the public Louw College and its clients. “The department should realise that there must be a demand for its services, otherwise it will become obsolete. SERVICES The objective within the department is to be innovative to ensure demand,” he said. 13 Use of public roads for sport and filming purposes According to Ramesh, the ideal business 16 Danny Cat wants to visit your strategy of the Department should primary school be an outcome model where clients tell TPW employees what impact the 18 Enhancing road safety awareness departmental service had on them. in high schools “Government cannot function without monitoring and evaluation. We are the custodians of taxpayers’ money and we TO CONTACT THE ON TRACK TEAM: need to show the public how we spend Telephone: 021 483 9653 that money,” he said. Fax: 021 483 9851 E-mail: Internal.Communication@ PROUD WINNER OF FOUR MPAT AWARDS westerncape.gov.za Back row: Brendon Cloete, Ramesh Maharaj and Joseph Liedeman. Front row: Maretha Manhke and Jacqui Gooch (Head of Department of Transport and Public Works).

ON TRACK 3 Masakh’iSizwe bursary applications for university students

Are you a South African Preference will be given to financially disadvantaged female learners from student at a Western Cape rural areas of . university pursuing studies in the engineering and The closing date for applications is 30 September 2014. Applications can construction environment be faxed or delivered to: fields that are relevant to the Department of Public Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme Department of Transport and Public Works Works and Transport? Private Bag X 9185 Are you in need of financial Cape Town aid to realise your dreams? 8000

The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme The 2015 Masakh’iSizwe Bursary is offering bursaries to students studying application forms are available on towards a degree or higher diploma in www.westerncape.gov.za the following disciplines: architecture; building; construction management; For more information: geomatics; civil engineering; electrical Lee Maggott engineering; mechanical engineering; Assistant Director: Stakeholder Relations property studies; quantity surveying; 021 483 9545 and town and regional planning. [email protected]

During term time, the bursaries cover tuition fees; all prescribed books and materials and accommodation and meals (or transport costs). Bursaries are renewed each year for the duration of the degree, subject to acceptable academic performance and fulfilment of all bursary conditions.

The bursaries are offered on a work- back basis. In other words, you will have to work for the public service for a year for every year you received the bursary. During your studies you will also need to:

Attend workshops, learning events and meetings organised by the Centre; Undertake academic vacation placements at sites determined by the Centre; and Participate in service learning and/or volunteer programmes The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme team at a recent Career Expo organised by the Centre. at the . From left: Lee Maggott, Jo-Anne Beukes, Keenan de Waal, Thurston Highburg, Shaheed Hariby and Marinda Calitz.

4 ON TRACK PROGRAMME BOOSTS ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PROFESSIONALS

The Professional Development Programme of the Department of Transport and Public Works is creating a growing pool of young, talented and registered professionals to alleviate the shortage of engineering and built environment practitioners in the Western Cape.

Coordination this opportunity. “I am enjoying every The programme was incorporated into moment working here. I am exposed the Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme to heavy engineering activities such as in order to provide structured training the maintenance of boilers, which is my that meets the requirements of relevant passion. I am developing on a professional professional bodies. This enables newly level, which could only steer my career to appointed graduates and current greater heights,” said Matshikiri. employees of the Department to acquire the exposure, experience and training Working Better Together they need to register as engineering and Gail Echard of the Professional Mpfunzeni Matshikiri built environment professionals. Development Programme says the is benefiting from success of the programme depends in-service training at Training and mentoring on good partnerships with staff, mentors, John Thompson Boiler and The programme is structured to achieve coaches, candidates, line managers Environmental Solutions the training outcomes stipulated by and external stakeholders. “All of these the bodies governing the built and partners are dedicated to driving a in Bellville South. engineering environment professions. successful programme to make a In order to develop well-rounded, difference in the Western Cape.” knowledgeable professionals, mentors For more information, please contact have been sourced externally and Rubin Petersen on 021 483 5851. assigned to trainees via a formal memorandum of understanding. Due to the nature of the Department’s engineering work and limited training opportunities, candidates may be placed within private sector companies, municipalities and other spheres of government for in-service training in a variety of working environments.

Valuable in-service training Despite the programme being relatively new, it is starting to reap rewards with many participants already registered as engineering and built environment professionals. Mpfunzeni Matshikiri (33), who is working as a Candidate Mechanical Engineering Technician at John Thompson Boiler and Environmental Solutions in Bellville South for a period of six months, is grateful to be part of the programme. Having completed his BTech in Mechnical Dedicated mentors and coordinators in the Professional Development Engineering at the Programme. Back row: Rubin Petersen (Electrical Engineering), University of Technology (CPUT) in 2011, he is determined to make the most of Shaheed Hariby (Architecture), Olwethu Dlulane (Mechanical Engineering) and Coordinators Nomathamsanqa Mazolwana (Quantity Surveying). Front row: External Mentors Raphael Swinny (Electrical Engineering), Istvan Gosztola (Architecture) and Peter Conradie (Mechanical Engineering). 5 Department’s projects feature in World Design Capital 2014 programme

Nine Department of Transport and Public Works projects are part of the World Design Capital Cape Town 2014 programme. Every second year, the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design designates a city to be “World Design Capital”. This honour celebrates Cape Town’s use of design to improve the social, cultural and economic life of its inhabitants.

Mitchells Plain Hospital This facility is located in a high-value conservation area, surrounded by five hectares of Cape fauna and flora. The hospital was constructed with environmentally friendly materials. It is orientated to maximise natural light and views of the beautiful surroundings. The Hospital received a South African Landscapers’ Institute (SALI) award in 2014.

Khayelitsha Hospital Clinic This hospital’s emphasis on effective This building is designed to maximise energy conservation has been natural ventilation. The main waiting recognised with Level 3 carbon footprint area is located between two landscaped accreditation. Energy-saving features courtyards. The waiting area has a high, include water recycling and passive floating roof supported on tree-like steel design to minimise the need for heating columns. This feature echoes the trees in and cooling. Low maintenance materials the courtyards and the trees planted on were used to make maintenance as the street to provide shade. simple and low-impact as possible.

6 ON TRACK Du Noon Community Health Centre Delft Symphony Way Community This project is due to be completed Day Centre in 2014. It will contribute greatly to This clinic is designed to make the quality of community life by the residents of low-income providing a high-quality public neighbouring areas feel safe and health centre in Du Noon. welcome. The pleasant interior helps to make waiting easier. The centre can also be used for public events.

Two Rivers Urban Park Provincial Head Office Precinct (urban regeneration) (urban regeneration) The Two Rivers Urban Park forms part of The “Face of the Province” project the Cape Town Central City Regeneration accentuates the entrances and Programme (CTCCRP). It is situated upgrades the foyers of the Western where the and Cape Government’s head office. meet, 8 km from the central business This will enhance the experience district. The location is perfect for a park of visitors and pedestrians in the that fulfils human and ecological needs. surrounding city centre precinct.

Valkenberg Hospital Exhibition of departmental works The development of new precincts is An exhibition of major project work proposed for , which undertaken by the Department will take is currently located on both sides of the place in 2014 in the public foyer of the highway. This revitalisation initiative is Western Cape Provincial Parliament. expected to enhance the surroundings and improve the way the facility operates.

ON TRACK 7 NEW SCHOOL BUILDING OPENS AT FORMOSA PRIMARY Joyful emotions ran high as the new school building was officially opened at the Formosa Primary School in New Horizons, Plettenberg Bay on 1 August 2014.

The school hall serves as a community Bitou Mayor Memory Booysen, Principal of Formosa Primary Colin gathering space when needed. Wildeman and Minister Donald Grant at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Western Cape Education Department school building doesn’t just happen. (WCED) partnered with the school, the It takes years of planning, organisation, Western Cape Department of Transport consultations, perseverance and, and Public Works (TPW) and Bitou unfortunately, some frustrations. However, Municipality to make this facility possible. despite these challenges, today we stand Over 1200 learners are already benefiting. together in the new school building and we officially open Formosa Primary Formosa Primary is the only school in School. I am delighted to know that Plettenberg Bay with an Education for learners at Formosa will be educated in Learners with Special Educational Needs such a wonderful, stimulating setting. (ELSEN) unit, catering for children with Of course, the future of this school will mental and learning disabilities from not just be about this new building, its around the area. In addition to the school success will stem from the excellent work programme, Formosa Primary School of the committed staff and learners. also has a specialised ballet department, with dance forming part of the school “We all know that primary school is curriculum. Learners are also engaged where the foundations are laid for the in sport, arts and culture. These extra- future education of our learners. The vital curricular activities include soccer, work that you have to do here should netball, cricket, mini-cricket, rugby, never be underestimated. Nothing can as well as drama classes. beat the effectiveness of a dedicated teacher. I know it is not always easy, Improving learning conditions but you can make a positive impact on The building incorporates passive solar the lives of many children every day of design. The roof overhang provides your lives. I wish you all the best as you shade from the summer sun and allows do so in this lovely new facility.” the winter sun into the building. This reduces the need for cooling in summer Principal Colin Wildeman said it was a and heating in winter. Face brick has been historic occasion for the school teachers used to facilitate easy maintenance. and learners. “The new building brings joy to all. We take pride in it and this school A new school building doesn’t will continue to do so for generations to just happen… come.” The partners are confident that The public spaces are located TPW Minister Donald Grant delivered staff and learners of Formosa Primary close to the pedestrian the keynote address on behalf of School find success and personal entrance thus reducing the WCED Minister Debbie Schafer, who fulfilment here. traffic on site after hours and could not attend the opening. “A new keeping intrusion into the school to a minimum.

8 ON TRACK World-class emergency centre for Knysna community The opening of the new Knysna Hospital Emergency Centre (EC) on 28 March 2014 has improved the working environment for staff and enhanced the quality of emergency care for patients.

The centre boasts a modern design, Among district hospitals in the Western contemporary layout and improved Cape, it was ranked seventh. Over services for the people of Knysna and the last five years, the Western Cape surrounding areas. Government has invested R2.7 billion in new health infrastructure across The centre has been upgraded from a the province. This includes seven new 4-bed unit to a 160 m2 14-bed unit with clinics and community day centres, a number of dedicated service areas. seven Emergency Medical Services There is now a 3-cot rehydration unit, (EMS) stations, five forensic pathology a 4-bed nebulisation unit, a 2-bed laboratories and two district hospitals. resuscitation unit, a 5-bed major ward The Western Cape Department of Health, and a 4-bed overnight/minors ward. the Department of Transport and Public The 14-bed unit at the hospital. The separate triage and 3-room Works and their partners have added real consultation area, as well as the isolation value to Knysna by opening this world- room and safety observation room, class emergency facility in the town. fracture unit and decontamination unit are a vast improvement over the previous single-room facility.

The R37.7m Knysna EC upgrade was undertaken after headcount statistics for 2009/2010 indicated that Knysna Hospital The centre provides services to the people of Knysna and surrounding was the most heavily used emergency areas. Photos by Kevin Saunders facility in Eden District. SKATE PARK PROMOTES NON-MOTORISED TRANSPORT National Skate Collective, says the The Gardens Skate Park under the Mill A skateboarder pulls off a Street bridge was officially opened by four-metre high fence and access control jumping trick at the newly the and National Skate system will ensure the safety of park users opened Gardens Skate Park. Collective on 2 August 2014. The park is as well as vehicles on the roads located Photo by Bruce Sutherland predominantly concrete, fenced off from on three sides of the park. the surrounding roads and equipped with lights. It caters for beginners as well “This flagship park will hopefully be the as professional users. The design of the first of many. We’d like to show how skate park simulates the urban street skating parks could benefit people across the city. experience by including elements like The National Skate Collective and other stairs, rails and benches. organisations are working with the City of Cape Town to establish location, safety and Skateboarders have waited four years for security criteria and to look for possible the park to be completed. The long delay sites for more skate parks,” said Morgan. was caused by challenges in obtaining approvals. It is situated under a provincial The opening of the park created road and the application to use space excitement among skateboarders who under a road bridge for this kind of were eager to claim their space in a safe, purpose was unprecedented. Department world-class facility. The facility will help to of Transport and Public Works employee promote non-motorised transport in the Marco Morgan, who is a member of Western Cape.

ON TRACK 9 A safer Eikenfontein station for commuters

Since July this year, commuters have been able to travel more safely after high mast lights were installed at the Eikenfontein . This was part of a joint initiative between Western Cape and the Department of Transport and Public Works to improve safety at key stations in Area North.

Minister of Transport and Public Works, An estimated total of R8 million in annual Donald Grant, said he was proud to operating costs, including maintenance announce that the second stage of and personnel costs, will be absorbed by the project had been completed. Metrorail. Electricity costs for the high mast Last year, the Department bought lighting will also be borne by Metrorail. scrambler motorcycles for security patrols to combat criminal activity at There have been numerous incidents of high priority stations in the City of Cape violence and criminal activity at stations in Town metropolitan area. “Our effective which people have been stabbed, mugged, partnership with Metrorail Western Cape and intimidated, particularly at night. is yielding results that are in line with the Western Cape Government’s strategic Since the deployment of the scrambler objective of providing safe and reliable patrols at identified stations, there public transport for the province. This have been four on-the-spot arrests: project will continue to improve safety for two between and Lynedoch commuters, and help to curb the impact stations for cable theft, and another two of vandalism on Metrorail’s assets.” between Bellville and stations for vandalising track boxes. The project, a first of its kind, was funded by the Department through an allocation Metrorail Western Cape Regional of R4 million over two years to pay for: Manager Richard Walker said the high rate of vandalism at key stations A total of 25 scrambler motorcyles prompted the Minister’s office to assist to be deployed in key areas; and Metrorail by providing funding for much- High mast lights, to be deployed needed lighting. He added that the at two stations in Area North improved visibility would help commuters (Eikenfontein and Van Der Stel). and adjoining communities feel less vulnerable near hazardous stations.

High mast lights were installed at the station. Numerous incidents of violence and criminal The station has activity have been reported at the station. become safer for commuters especially on the footbridge.

10 ON TRACK OUR GOAL IS SAFE ROADS FOR ALL

On 8 August 2014, the Department of Transport and Public Works partnered with the City of Cape Town to teach road safety to Grade 1, 2 and 3 learners from Watsonia Primary School in . The event formed part of the Long Short Walk, a global road safety awareness campaign. Senior Traffic Officer André Conradie explains the importance of the stop sign. Traffic officials explained basic road safety tips to learners and the Department’s Road Safety Management component handed out promotional items. Wearing reflective sashes, the group of learners and their teachers walked on the pavement to the 4-way stop street where they were taught how to cross safely. A demonstration was then conducted on the pedestrian crossing in front of the school to teach learners how to use it effectively.

Jaywalking is generally a problem. Nokuzola Letselebe of Road Safety Management said hundreds of learners cross the 4-way stop street daily on their way to school. “They don’t always know how to use it safely, thus putting their lives at risk by jaywalking. There have Provincial Inspector Antoinette Fennie hands out reflective sashes. been no recent incidents of learners being knocked over, but together with the City of Cape Town, we want this road to be safe for all,” she said.

School Safety Coordinator, Yolanda Hansby, said this intervention is important because it educates learners about how to cross roads safely, to listen and to respond to the actions of oncoming motorists. “These interventions assist the school in making a difference by potentially saving lives,” she added.

The learners and officials walk on the pavement to spread awareness about road safety.

ON TRACK 11 DREAMS COME TRUE AT GENE LOUW TRAFFIC COLLEGE

Wesley Morgan (26) from Gene Louw Traffic College experience Clanwilliam always wanted He said the training course brought him to become a traffic officer. close to his fellow students. “The physical In June this year he was training was necessary and helped to build up a team. We helped one another delighted to graduate with to complete the course. Training in a diploma from the Gene firearms, first aid and self-defence had a Louw Traffic College. positive effect on our discipline which is essential for this job. I did not realise how Currently based at the tough the training to become a traffic Provincial Traffic Centre, Wesley says officer would be. However, I have no the last few months in the field have been regrets. I look forward to my future as a an enjoyable experience. “I’ve always traffic officer. I’ve benefited personally in wanted to make a difference and what various ways which money cannot buy. Traffic Officer Wesley Morgan. better way than to follow my dream? Being I have learned to become a team player so out in the field excites me. The fact that I that we can achieve our goals together.” can make a difference and save people’s lives is something money cannot buy.” Traffic law enforcement is one of the most important contributors to road Wesley previously worked in the hotel safety in South Africa. This requires many industry after obtaining a degree in dedicated and well-trained traffic officers. hospitality management. After some Wesley is an officer who recognises the years, he decided he would rather pursue importance of his role in making our his dream career. The influence of his roads safer. He is a proud product of the father Dale, who worked in traffic law Gene Louw Traffic College that ensures enforcement for almost 40 years, also that a professional and effective traffic played a part. “On many occasions I went management service is provided. out with him and assisted during floods and at accidents. I found the job exciting and adventurous. We were always in a position where we could help people.”

OUR FUTURE PROVINCIAL TRAFFIC INSPECTORS

The Department of Transport and Public Works has recruited and welcomed 43 students from across the Western Cape for a 12 month training course, which started on 11 August 2014, at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell. One of the College’s accomplishments is full accreditation with the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and South African Police Service (SAPS) as an official institution to facilitate and manage firearm training.

12 ON TRACK Use of public roads for sport and filming purposes Do you want to use a public road for sport and filming purposes in the Western Cape? You can apply for a permit from the relevant municipality or from the Department of Transport and Public Works depending on whether it is a municipal or a provincial road.

Municipal roads Provincial roads For more information The relevant municipality handles Applications to use a provincial road contact the relevant applications to film and for sport events for filming or sport purposes should be Directorate on on municipal streets, roads, sidewalks made to the Department of Transport 021 483 2075/4177/ and road verges. The production and Public Works Directorate: Traffic 5397/2406. company or applicant must ensure that Law Administration. Once the request normal pedestrian and vehicle access has been received, the Department will is maintained at all times when filming endeavour to approve and confirm the actually takes place, unless the use of a logistical details two weeks prior to the designated area has been specified in event. The application for filming should the permit. If a road is to be closed, contain the following information: an alternate route must be available. For more information contact the City The roads that you would like to use of Cape Town on 021 483 9013. and the exact locations on those roads; The times and dates of filming; The scenario or script of the intended film; What the set will consist of; The number of crew and Film crews must also apply for vehicles involved; a permit. Any deviations from the National Road Traffic Act, 93 of 1996 (for example, exceeding the speed limit, using a left-hand drive vehicle or driving on the wrong side of the road); and Whether a helicopter will be used during the filming.

The application will be referred to the relevant provincial traffic section, which will provide traffic assistance at a cost determined according to the traffic assistance fee structure. Closure of provincial roads should not interfere with traffic for more than ten minutes.

The prescribed form can be obtained for sport and/or other activities on public roads from the Department of Transport and Public Works. The fees are structured as follows: R80 (for administration), R4 400 (filming application) and R1 100 (photo shoot application).

You can apply for a permit to use a public road for sport purposes. Photos by Bruce Sutherland.

ON TRACK 13 EPWP WORKERS BENEFIT FROM LEARNER’S LICENCE COURSE

Fifty Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) beneficiaries were determined to get their learner’s licences through lessons presented by the Department of Transport and Public Works in from 14 to 17 July 2014.

The beneficiaries are employed at various Job opportunities Get involved CapeNature sites in the Western Cape, Participants were excited at the prospect High schools and and came from as far as Knysna, George, of getting their learner’s licences and community organisations Stilbaai, Tulbagh, Ceres and Kleinmond. the possible job opportunities that go across the Western Cape with that. Lukhanyo Malolengwe (26) can also become part The course formed part of the from George says he was grateful for the of this initiative for free. Department’s road safety management opportunity. “I didn’t pass matric, so I’m The four-day course initiatives for high school learners and hoping that obtaining a driver’s licence should have at least 20 unemployed youth. It is based on the will eventually open doors for me.” participants and as many K53 defensive driving system, which as 50, with the relevant covers the rules of the road, road signs, Neo Nenxinane (23) from Ceres said: host responsible for markings and vehicle controls. “I hope to get a better job soon. providing a suitable venue. Nowadays, having a driver’s licence is Road safety management a requirement for many good jobs. I’m For more information In addition to the standard requirements, not taking this opportunity for granted.” contact the Road Safety the Department added important road Management component safety education elements. Facilitator Davids said that the Department has on 021 483 6971. Soemaya Davids of Road Safety committed itself to pay for learner’s Management says they included road licence appointments for those who safety messages throughout the course. successfully passed the mock test. “We present the importance of pedestrian “Through this course, the Department and cyclist safety, not to use cellphones is committed to providing opportunities while driving and what makes a good for participants to empower themselves driver. We want participants to get without them having to pay training their learner’s licences and to become fees or learner’s licence fees at their local conscious and responsible drivers.” traffic departments.”

Participants listen attentively EPWP beneficiaries from CapeNature who to facilitator Soemaya Davids. attended the learner’s licence course in Paarl.

14 ON TRACK IN THE NEWS Toll fees hike for Chapman’s Peak Drive

A contractual arrangement between Users with a valid Wild Card and who have registered with the Concessionaire the Department of Transport and Public receive a discount from the first trip. Works and the Concessionaire provides Wild Cards may be obtained from for an annual increase in the Chapman’s South African National Parks or CapeNature. Peak Drive toll tariff fees. The latest Registered frequent users can use increase took effect on 1 August 2014. a credit card or a card supplied by the The increase is linked to the percentage operator. If they use the operator’s card, the card must have R50 in credit change between the Consumer Price plus the equivalent of one standard trip Index (CPI) in March of the previous year toll. No deposit is needed if a credit and March of the current year, plus 0.4 %. card is used. For light motor vehicles, the toll fees Discount tariffs still apply to motorists who have pre-registered start at R38 for a single trip. Ambulances, with the Concessionaire and those who maintain a minimum police, fire trucks and rescue vehicles with balance of R50 plus one standard trip in their accounts. the appropriate licences will be exempted Discount tariffs only apply to non-commercial use and vehicle from paying toll fees in the performance of class 1 (motor cycles, motor tricycles and motor quad bikes) and their official duties. For more information vehicle class 2 (light motor vehicles, minibus and utility vehicles). on the new tariffs and to view the discount structure table for ordinary frequent users In order to receive a discount on toll fees, regular and Wild Card frequent users, visit users must register with the Concessionaire. www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za

Taxis that have registered with the Concessionaire are charged at a flat rate of R19 per trip. Registered frequent users receive a discount with effect from the fourth trip in a calendar month. The size of the discount increases, depending on the number of trips. The count of the number of trips goes back to 0 at the beginning of a new month.

The Chapman’s Peak Drive Toll Plaza.

ON TRACK 15 Danny Cat wants to visit your crèche and primary school

Danny Cat, a much-loved road safety Cat taught them. Danny Cat is a role mascot, wants to visit your primary model for children, teaching road school to teach children from Grade R safety with a specific focus on: to Grade 3 about safety on our roads. Safe places to play, and cross This longstanding initiative by the (pedestrians and cyclists); Department of Transport and Public How to cross the road to and Works is also available to children at from school at all times; crèches. It aims to educate children What the colours of a traffic about safety and basic etiquette on the signal (robot) mean; road. Children hear about road safety The importance of road signs indoors, and then go outside to practice such as stop signs and what they have learned. pedestrian crossings; and Visibility: the importance of Danny Cat is a role model for These exciting and fun-filled sessions wearing reflective and visible children and encourages them to are creating awareness about road safety clothing/material, especially practice road safety together. among children and in the communities at night or during bad they come from. As these children grow weather conditions. up, they will remember what Danny

If your crèche or primary school would like to book a free Danny Cat session, please contact the Road Safety Management component on 021 483 6971.

Child in Traffic Programme keeps children safe

A road safety education programme aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8 has been made available for some time to primary schools and crèches across the Western Cape.

The Department of Transport and Public Works’ Child in Traffic programme could be just what your community needs to make children, parents and teachers more aware of road safety.

The behaviour of children in traffic is different to that of adults. Studies have shown that children from disadvantaged communities in South Africa The Child in Traffic Programme often have to walk to school or use public transport alone from an early age. makes children more aware of road Road safety education should therefore begin as early as possible. safety. Photo by Bruce Sutherland Comprehensive road safety education for children requires the involvement of parents, teachers and other adults in a community. Together we can set a good example for children by consistently adhering to the rules of the road.

Our officials will gladly come to visit your primary school or crèche to run the Child in Traffic programme.

For more information, contact the Road Safety Management component on 021 483 6971.

16 ON TRACK SCHOLAR PATROLS MAKE SWELLENDAM AND MERWEVILLE SCHOOLS SAFER

A group of safety patrol officers between the ages of 12 and 13 at Bontebok Primary School (Swellendam) and Merweville Primary School (Prince Albert) are already saving lives. They are proud to be part of the teams that were trained by the Department of Transport and Public Works on 29 and 30 July 2014 to ensure that their schoolmates safely cross the busy road to and from school each day.

Five scholar patrol officers use stop The scholar patrol programme signs to control vehicles at the pedestrian benefits the school and community crossing. Armed with a whistle, the A teacher at Bontebok Primary School, captain of the patrol gives instructions Charles Sampson, said the school has as to when to stop and go. All members run the programme for the past three wear bright safety bibs over their years. “We haven’t had incidents of uniforms, and caps donated by the Road negligent driving in the school’s road Safety Management component at the since then. Motorists respect the scholar Department. They are always supervised patrols and learners benefit from safer by one or two teachers. access to the school.” Scholar patrol officers at Bontebok Primary The Department values the importance of A teacher at Merweville Primary School, School use stop signs to scholar patrols as a vital part of road safety Margaret van Heerden, shared the control vehicles at the education and essential to enhancing the same sentiments. “We’re excited that pedestrian crossing. safety of learners. Scholar patrol officers the programme was introduced at the regulate traffic, improve speed reduction school. Our scholar patrols are visible and facilitate safe crossing of the road. ambassadors and we are proud of them.” In addition, this also instils an awareness of the importance of road safety in the The scholar patrol programme is only minds of young pedestrians. available to primary schools and where there is a clear need. Know and enforce all safety walking and crossing rules For more information, contact the Coselelo Matomela of the Department’s Road Safety Management component Road Safety Management said scholar on 021 483 9671. patrol officers also set a good example and encourage all learners to observe the rules of safety. “They have to report for duty on time with the proper equipment and attire. They have to provide assistance to other patrol members which promotes teamwork. They also have to attend regular meetings to discuss problematic traffic and street crossings.” Proud scholar patrol officers at Merweville Primary School.

ON TRACK 17 SCHOOL BASED PROJECT Enhancing road safety awareness in high schools

The Road Safety Debate Project of the Department of Transport and Public Works is an innovative participatory education approach to promoting road safety awareness amongst young people in the Western Cape.

The project was started by the Road schools were selected to compete for top Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) honours at the Provincial Road Safety in 2003. The RTMC noted that, because Debate competition to be held in Cape most road accidents involve people in Town on 6 September 2014. the age group 18 to 25 years, an effective way of engaging and influencing young Thembakazi Ntetha, a Grade 11 learner at road users would have to be found. The the Centre of Science and Technology in Corporation introduced the idea of a , found the elimination rounds high school debating competition in extremely valuable. “I enjoy debating road the provinces using the World School safety topics as this improves my public Style (WSS) debate format. The ultimate speaking and analytical thinking skills. purpose of the project is to instil a culture It encourages my team to work as a team. of practical road safety among young To get inside the heads and minds of the pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, novice opposition is something I really admire. Our drivers and passengers. team is already preparing for the provincial competition and we want to win,” she said. Road safety pre-provincial elimination rounds Jennifer Solomons of Road Safety The Department’s Road Safety Management said the Department is Management component hosted hoping the Road Safety Debate Project pre-provincial elimination rounds in will reduce the number of pedestrians Samora Machel for about 22 high involved in road traffic accidents. “We are schools from the Metropole and Cape working together with tertiary education Winelands districts on 2 and 3 August institutions to raise awareness amongst 2014. The event was supported by the high school learners about road safety Township Debating League of University problems through developing their of Cape Town and the Winelands debating skills. We continue to strengthen Debating League of these ties to ensure maximum impact University. Teams were assessed and of the project by promoting road safety given feedback on what they could do awareness together,” she added. to improve their performance. Eight

VALUABLE ADVICE Competing teams receive WORKING TOGETHER Asemahle Wolena, Precious CHALLENGE THE feedback from university students. Catsha and Athini Ntilini (all from Vuyiseka OPPOSITION Thembakazi Secondary School in Philippi) brainstorm ahead of Ntetha highlights her argument pre-provincial elimination rounds. at the recent pre-provincial elimination rounds.

18 ON TRACK KEEP OUR HOU ONS CHILDREN SAFE SKOOLKINDERS VEILIG

Did you know that children are unable Het u geweet dat kinders hul eie vermoëns to judge speed and distance accurately? kan oorskat en nie in staat is om spoed The Department of Transport and Public en afstand te skat nie? Die Departement Works encourages parents and caregivers van Vervoer en Openbare Werke moedig to be active participants in assisting children ouers en versorgers aan om ’n aktiewe rol to develop road safety skills. te speel in die ontwikkeling van kinders se padveiligheid-vaardighede. If your children walk to school, make sure they: Always walk on the pavement or As u kind skool toe stap, maak seker dat hulle: footpath or, where there is no pavement, Altyd op die sypaadjie of voetpaadjie walk facing oncoming traffic; stap; as daar nie ’n sypaadjie is nie, moet Look left, right and left again before hulle so vêr moontlik aan die crossing the street; regterkant van die pad stap sodat hulle Remove headphones when crossing die aankomende verkeer kan sien; the street; and Links, regs en weer links kyk voor hulle Cross the street at corners using traffic die pad oorsteek; signals and pedestrian crossings; Oorfone uit hul ore haal wanneer hulle die pad oorsteek; en Source: Safely Home - Road Safety Campaign Die pad by hoeke oorsteek met behulp van verkeersligte en voetoorgange.

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Always walk on the MASIBAGCINE pavement or footpath. BEKHUSELEKILE ABANTWANA BESIKOLO BETHU

Ubusazi ukuba abantwana bazithemba kakhulu izakhono zabo kwaye abakwazi kuqikelela amendu kunye nomgama? ISebe lezoThutho neMisebenzi yoLuntu likhuthaza abazali nabakhathaleli ukuba babe ngabathathi-nxaxheba abaluququzelelayo uphuhliso lwezakhono zobuchule zabantwana ngokhuseleko ezindleleni.

Ukuba umntwana wakho uya ngeenyawo esikolweni, qiniseka ukuba: Usoloko ehamba epevementini okanye kwindledlana yabahamba ngeenyawo; xa kungekho pevemente, makahambe kwicala elijongene nezithuthi ezizayo; Ujonga ekhohlo, ekunene aphinde ajonge ekhohlo phambi kokunqumla isitrato; Ukhupha izimameli ezisentloko xa enqumla isitrato; ngokunjalo Unqumla isitrato ezikoneni ngokusebenzisa iirobhothi nemigca yokunqumla yabahamba ngeenyawo.

Intsukaphi: Safely Home – Iphulo loKhuseleko eNdleleni

ON TRACK 19 Report bad driving and get us Safely Home Motorists and other road users are encouraged to call the Emergency Traffic Control Centre on 021 812 4581 to report bad driving. Report incidents on our Safely Home Reporter at http://www.safelyhome.westerncape.gov.za/reporter

Rapporteer slegte bestuurders en bring ons Veilig Tuis Motoriste en ander padgebruikers word aangemoedig om die Noodgeval Verkeersbeheersentrum op 021 812 4581 te skakel om slegte bestuurders te rapporteer. U kan ook voorvalle by ons Safely Home Rapporteur aanmeld by http://www.safelyhome.westerncape.gov.za/reporter

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EDITORIAL TEAM: Editor: Byron la Hoe Contributors: Al-Ameen Kafaar, Kholisa Podile, Sophia Lourens, Siphesihle Dube, Gail Eckard, Nadia Ferreira, Lee Maggott, Xolisa Tshongolo, Bruce Sutherland and Stephen Heyns