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MARCH 2018 NEWSLETTER
I S S U E : 3 Provincial Department of Community Safety & Transport Management
NEW POOL VEHICLES TO IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY
“Together we move Bokone Bophirima1 Province forward” 2
EDITOR’S NOTE
MR. THABO SEMATLE DIRECTOR : COMMUNICATION SERVICES
THE MARCH MONTH IS T HE HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATIONS MONTH
THE HUMAN RIGHTS DAY CELEBRATION theme—PROMOTING AND DEEPENING A CULTURE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ACROSS SOCIETY
President Ramaphosa Declared 2018 as the Year of Nelson Mandela Centenary Celebrations
It is a common course that in South Africa, Human Rights Day is celebrated on 21 March of each year. We observe this day in remembrance of the Sharpeville massacre which took place on 21 March 1960. The day was previously called the Sharpeville Day. The Sharpeville massacre occurred as a result of protests against the Apartheid regime in South Africa. On that day 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws. This day marked an affirmation by ordinary people, rising in unison to proclaim their rights.
It should be noted that apartheid was a system that caused Africans in general and Blacks in particular to be servants whereas their white counter parts were slave masters. The system was a deliberate systematic institutionalisation of mentality that blacks and Africans deserve poverty and love to be subjugated. In 1948 the Nationalist Party came to power in South Africa and formalised racial segregation in a succession of laws that gave the government control over the movement of Black people from rural areas into urban areas. The Native Laws Amendment Act of 1952 narrowed the definition of Blacks with permanent residence in towns and cities.
To date 25 years after the demise of apartheid, apartheid is still stubbornly prevalent and black are yet to enjoy free- dom, democracy and human rights as much as we deserve. it became clear that it was easy to take political power, but, the restoration of human dignity becomes a long road. What Steve Biko and what Chris Hani said, they seem to have known and foreseen the plight of an African child, warned us that human right must be enjoyed by all human beings, “simply because they are human regardless of their colour”.
The Easter Road Safety Arrive Alive Operations success is remarkable, 5 accidents with only two fatalities. This is the time when most people are coming home to reunite with their families and loved ones. Many church goers were in transit in and across Bokone Bophirima Province to their various religious pilgrimages hence we experience an escala- tion and high volume of traffic during the Easter Holidays. With only two fatalities from five road accidents and two speedsters nabbed for speeding on two separate occasions, so far, surely the promulgated 24/7 working shift, traffic officers’ visibility on all the roads and a re-commitment to serve is evident.
April 2018 is expected to be a cracker and a hectic month as it started, sadly with the passing-on of the Mother of the Nation, an award winning Winnie Madikizela Mandela. What better and perfect time to depart and pass-on, onto the world of the Gods, Goddesses and Ancestors. A perfect time to reunite with her equals, stalwarts, martyrs and libera- tors, than during the period of the his former husband and South African President's Birthday Centenary Celebrations. Surely heaven’s are happy. The New Dawn, the Era of Unity, Jobs, Radical Economic Transformation and Land Expropriation. We dare not fail nor betray the true essence Mama’s sacrifice, sweat and blood... Amandla...!!!
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New pool vehicles to improve service delivery
20 New vehicles handed to departmental directorates
he Department recently pur- Please refrain from using govern- Ms Motshabi Tshukudu, Director T chased 20 pool vehicles com- ment cars for personal use and Road Safety was very pleased prising of 10 sedans and 10 bak- gain, thus affecting service deliv- with the new fleet, ‘’ The vehi- kies, which will assist the officials ery and denting the departmen- cles will help as we as a unit has to render services to the public tal image. been struggling for a while, offi- without any hassles in reaching cials had to use their personal the furthest places and to do ba- People have a tendency of own- cars to execute their duties. sic daily duties within the prov- ing government cars and not ince. wanting to share with others to We could not sit and wait for execute their work, thus compro- the cars, we are grateful as they These pool vehicles were handed mising service delivery. will ease the stress that we over to the directorates by the have been encountering’’, she MEC Dr Mpho Motlhabane and the Working together we can said her unit has been encoun- departmental HOD Mme Botlhale achieve even more and it is eve- tering shortage of vehicles and Mofokeng. ryone’s responsibility to ensure officials had to utilise their per- proper usage of tools of trade. sonal vehicles to execute their The MEC urged officials to take This is a working tool, use it duties. She futher said they good care of these vehicles as wisely’’, concluded the MEC. could not sit and wait for the they are their tools of trade. ‘’I car. plead with all of you who will be using these vehicles to use them effectively in executing your daily chores.
3 4 MEC Motlhabane calls for calm and stability in Gopane village
he North West Community “All we need is for community However, we do acknowledge that T Safety and Transport Manage- of Gopane to have confidence there are some shortfalls with re- ment MEC, Dr Mpho Motlhabane in our South African Police Ser- gard to communicating with com-
heartily appeals to the community vice. I trust that SAPS will leave munities or affected people. In
of Gopane to calm down and al- no stone unturned as they in- certain areas, of the cases re-
low the South African Police Ser- vestigate this matter. Our po- ported to our police stations, we,
vice to thoroughly conduct investi- lice have proven in a number of as a department often encourage
gations on the reported cases. similar cases that they have our police to keep constant con-
capability of doing their job tact with our communities as we
MEC’s appeal follows an incident with passion and commitment. also need their cooperation with
in which a man was allegedly police,” said Motlhabane. hanged by the angry community It must be borne in mind that members after he was accused of in some of the cases, there are Motlhabane requested the com- killing a 75-year-old woman. certain prescripts that prohibits munities to assist the police with the police to divulge to the any information that can fast track It was reported that the woman communities their progress re- the police investigations. was found dead with an open ports. Giving feedback prema- The Departmental MEC further wound in her head inside her turely might have a negative sent his heartfelt condolences to house. The angry community took effect on the investigations and the families of the two deceased. the law into their hands by as- jeopardise prospects of suc- “These are unfortunate actions, saulting and hanging the man cessful conviction. and we wish the families to gain they suspect for the killing of the strength during this period of woman. mourning,” MEC concluded.
Training workshop for bus drivers
RTMC officials presenting Road Safety tips for bus drivers
s we all know Easter season is overcome, this seminar session It is evident that the North West A a very busy period for bus was in a form of presentation Province registered a high number drivers thus Road Traffic Manage- whereby the presenter where of accidents during the festive ment Corporation saw it fit to hold providing visuals of what bus season as a result of public trans- a workshop in a form of aware- drivers are doing in order for port thus much effort such as ness campaign for bus drivers them to cause an accident. education and awareness pro- which was recently held on the gramme will be enforced. 12th to the 13thMarch 2018 for According to the statistics pro- both Bojanala and Atamelang Bus vided by R.T.M.C more lives are There should be much careful Operators. lost due to heavy vehicles espe- consideration provided by both cially buses as they carry a bus owners and drivers to ensure This gesture was to promote safer large number of people, who that their vehicles are roadworthy driving among these operators, are to them breadwinners and before the trip, and that the driver unlike the heavy motor vehicle they leave behind poor house- is also fit to drive. skills enhancement whereby driv- holds. ers are provided with obstacles to
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Pedestrian safety for Bapong community
Ms Lesego Motsatsi handing over the car seat to -Ms Julia Dayel
akwena N1N4 toll road in is used to assist motorists in dis- With Easter coming up, the B partnership with the Depart- tress and help them identify their roads are expected to be busier ment of Community Safety and position on the road when they than usual. Bakwena N1N4 and Transport Management, ER24, need help. The Department of Community Imperial logistics and Active Edu- Safety and Transport Manage- cation embarked on a Pedestrian. The boards depict national road ment urges motorists to take Road Safety Campaign recently motorists are on as well as what special care when travelling dur- held at the KeYa Rona Mall in section of the road they are on ing this period and to apply the Bapong. and the kilometre distance. following safety measures espe- The campaign highlighted road cially when travelling on the safety awareness relating to pe- Not only does the campaign freeways: destrians which included illegal highlight pedestrian safety, com- stopping and pedestrians on free- munity members were given Ensure that your car is ways. pamphlets containing road safety roadworthy tips, reflective bands, caps and Stick to the speed limit Motshabi Tshukudu, Director of reflective belts for stray animals. Don’t drive under the in- Road Safety said that the cam- “the information provided in- fluence of alcohol or paign was aimed at encouraging cluded tips such as wearing seat- drugs community members to use the belts in vehicles, wearing reflec- Ensure you get enough pedestrian bridges to cross the tive clothing at night and safe sleep before a long jour- N4. “It is illegal and dangerous for crossing on roads, said Tshukudu ney pedestrians to cross or stay on “ Stop and rest at least the freeways. We also wanted to every two hours or raise awareness around the rules People were entertained by dif- 200km of the road in general and explain ferent entertainers and received Use the information on the purpose of the blue kilometre safety gifts from the officials and the blue kilometre board board markers and the 0800 BAK- there were prizes to be won. Ms markers when reporting WENA number to our road users.” Julia Dayel won a car seat for accidents or requesting her beautiful daughter, after she assistance Notably, the blue marker boards answered a question on how to which are situated at 200 metre use the car seat and its impor- intervals on the N1 N4 toll road tance.
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MEC Motlhabane Participated in the Reconciliation Healing and Re- newal Program held at the Award-Winning Taung Ward 20 Villages
MEC Dr Mpho Motlhabane delivering his speech
ercy Tabernacle church in was laying the wreath onto the “It is important to respect the M Kameelputs village near identified graves of those who lost cars we are driving and also re- Kgomotso was a hype of Easter their lives due to accidents in the spect other road users as we are Celebration activities as different high accidents spot along the entering in the Easter holidays. churches and denomination D201 road. Easter is one of the period in the members from ward 20 took year were we are experiencing a turns to pray, praise, sing and MEC Motlhabane emphasised that lot of accidents on the roads due dance as they usher in the the purpose of putting the wreath to the people driving under the Easter weekend in style at the graves of the deceased is a influence of alcohol and texting touching act that was not meant whilst driving” said MEC Motlha- (RHR) programme by gathering to remind families of their old bane in his address.The over- at D201 road in Kgomotso vil- wounds and sorrow but that the flowing church got lit with music, lage. This road is believed to be service was meant to reconcile praises and jubilant celebrations accident prone as it claimed a lot the families, heal their spirits and meant to uplift the spirits of the of lives of community members renew their lives after what hap- people who assembled in church hence it was deemed necessary pened to them. This serves as a as well as begin the Easter week to hold a cleansing prayer. much needed closure so that on a high note. The people of families can forgive and forget, Kameelpits and the surrounding This was a very touching prayer reconcile and heal, reunite and villages asserted that they are service near one accident spot find closure. greatly favoured to have so and was also attended by survi- vors of accidents and families of This way, as Africans we believe is the victims of those accidents a solution as the spirits of the de- CONTINUE ON THE NEXT PAGE…. too. The road cleansing prayer ceased may finally find peace and service was followed by the ser- rest. And the accidents that con- vice at the Kgomotso village tinue to occur on this road gets grave yards where MEC Mpho reduced as no spirits will remain Motlhabane lingering along the road.
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many spiritual figures in their captivated by the holy spirits machines were kept after be- area well gifted to uplift their spir- that had momentarily come ing donated and delivered re- its and feed 'the person within' down to Church. cently. with food from heaven, the word of God. MEC Motlhabane urged the com- This Taung Ward 20 is led by munity members to dream big Cllr Itumeleng Maribe and is They retorted that this spiritual and establish projects that can an award-winning ward which service is a true reflection of what create jobs and lift the economic continue to scoop awards for their villages used to enjoy in the development of Kgosi Mothibi developing faster and service previous decades and truly in tan- villages. He urged; "all the law delivery oriented. dem with the 5th North west Pro- enforcement officers to work vincial Government Villages, tirelessly during this Easter pe- Departmental MEC wished Towns, Villages and Small Dorpies riod and beyond to heed the everyone a good Easter holi- (VTSD) Concrete. 'Thuma Mina -call by President days and safe journeys to their Ramaphosa who urged all and various destinations. Departmental chaplains and chap- sundry to deliver the services to lains from South African Police the public. Services in the area of Greater Taung Local Municipality where The MEC donated a laptop to the highly spiritually charged to con- Local Women Corporative doing duct the services of the day, sewing, tailoring and dress mak- Women pastors and speakers too ing in ward 20 as well as took an were equal to the task as the con- inspection visit to the brick mak- gregants continued enthralled and ing site were the state of the art
Annual Easter prayer service lifted many spirituals
Pastors from various churches and by making sure that our filled the highly holly spirit with cars are road worthy before we the TTA hall and connect the commence with our various officials with seven lasting destinations for Easter holi- words of Easter. Departmental days, that will help us to save choir graced and blessed atten- lives of many people and we dance with hymns that find don’t want to record any inci- themselves singing along and dent or accidents during this rejoice. Easter holidays. The theme of the day was Departmental officials at the Easter “Behind the glory, there is a She wished all the officials and annual prayer session ,TTA Mahikeng strong to tell”. And the manage- invited pastors a safe and bliss- ment from the department was ful Easter weekend and urge epartment of community also in the mist of the atten- them to be vigilant on the dees. D safety and transport manage- roads because the are those ment held its annual Easter prayer Ms Sheila Tselapedi, director of who don’t obey the road rules. service at TTA headquarters, to human resource management in the department says road safety commemorate the beginning of the Easter holidays celebrations. is everyone’s responsibility, The prayer session was held to pray for the safety on the roads and safety of all law enforcement officials during these busy holi- days, which are always on the roads to monitor and maintain stability of the traffic flows.
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Easter Road Safety Arrive Alive Major Multipurpose Roadblock at
Marikana Hit the Right Note as Road Carnages Remain Low
icipality and rural roads as well at entrances and exit points of all towns and especially the capital city, during this Easter Holidays as a way of reducing the high num- ber of fatalities on our roads.
Motorists were urged to exercise patience, keep a safe following distance, take a 2 hourly or every 300 kilometers break whichever comes first, buckle up, report bad and reckless driving to officers on duty along the different roads as well as corporate with all law en- forcement officials along on all the roads. Departmental MEC, Dr Mpho Motlhabane engaging a mo- torist near the N4 Marikana off-ramp under-bridge At the end of this N4 Roadblock in Marikana the Statistics 371 vehi- cles were stopped of which 9 ve- he Easter Holidays are be- The MEC together with the HOD hicles were HMV's, 240 LMV's, 104 T ing commemorated coun- were not only handing out road LDV's, 18 Taxi's. The total number trywide annually around this safety information broachers, of summonses issued is 14; 6 for time of the year; this is the pamphlets, gadgets, other pro- failure to produce driving licenses, time when most of the people motional materials but were also 1 for failure to produce PRDP cer- who are working far away or interacting with road users to tificates, 1 for operating without a outside the Province are com- advise them not to drink and Taxi operating licence, 1 for skip- ing home to reunite with their drive, to stick to the speed limit, ping road traffic sign, 3 for driving families and loved ones. Many to ensure their vehicles are al- an unlicensed motor vehicles, 1 church goers are in transit in ways roadworthy, to be on the worn out Tyre, 1 for nor display- and across Bokone Bophirima look-out for stray animals and ing number plates and 1 for use Province to their various reli- pedestrian along the road. Pe- of Cell phone while driving. The gious pilgrimages hence the destrians were also urged to total Monetary value of fines is- traffic escalation and high vol- avoid Jay walking and wear re- sued within the two hours road- ume of traffic during flective clothing whenever they block is: R 14 600. the Easter Holidays. cross the road or walk along the roads at night, especially. Meanwhile another 34 year old It is on these basis that MEC male speedster operating a 330i for the Department of Commu- The Traffic Officers jointly with BMW Sedan was nabbed on April nity Safety Transport and Man- South African Police Service and Fool's Day doing 145KM/H on an agement, Dr. Mpho Motlha- other law enforcement agencies 80 KM/H zone at Makokskraal on bane, the Head of the Depart- were searching the vehicles, in- the N14 road along the Coligny/ ment, Mme Botlhale Mofokeng specting them if they are road Ventersdorp road and Senior Management led worthy and also checking if they massive roadblocks along the have the necessary permits and Our Easter Road Safety operations N4 Marikana and later at the documents. will continue until after the school R53 Koster road to officially reopening on the 16th April 2018 activate the Bokone Bophirima The MEC emphasised that the when traffic is expected to pick Arrive Alive Operations in order traffic officers and the SAPS will up. to ensure safety and incident be dispatched across the length free flow of traffic on Thurs- and breadth of the provinces' day, 29 April 2018. roads; national, provincial, mun-
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Picture tells a story
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Nelson Mandela Centenary Birthday
Celebration - Activism Family Tree
Nelson Mandela Centenary Birthday Celebrations - Monthly Sub-themes January: Mandela – An advocate for education as a foundation for growth and development.
February: Mandela the promoter of social cohesion and nation building.
March: Advocating for Human Rights for all.
April: Freedom and democracy. The first President of a democratic South Africa.
May: Madiba – Advocate for Universal Worker’s Rights.
June: Youth Month.
July: A Life of Service - Celebrating the Birth of a World Icon.
August: An advocate for Women’s rights and equality.
September: Heritage Month – Madiba the Renaissance Icon.
October: Madiba the Sportsman – Leading Healthy Lives.
November: The essence of inspirational leadership - promoting disability rights and activism against gender based violence.
December: Mandela Liberator and Freedom Fighter.
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