WARNING: This is Version 1 of my old archive, so Photos will NOT work and many links will NOT work. But you can find articles by searching on the Titles. There is a lot of information in this archive. Use the SEARCH BAR at the top right. Prior to December 2012; I was a pro-Christian type of Conservative. I was unaware of the mass of Jewish lies in history, especially the lies regarding WW2 and Hitler. So in here you will find pro-Jewish and pro-Israel material. I was definitely WRONG about the Boeremag and Janusz Walus. They were for real.
Original Post Date: 2008-03-07 Time: 00:00:00 Posted By: Jan
Traffic authorities in the province plan to get even tougher with drivers who do not obey the rules of the road.
The provincial minister of transport, community safety and liaison Bheki Cele on Tuesday warned that law enforcement agencies will be out in full force and that their operations will be intensified.
An angry Cele was speaking at a media briefing after the tragic deaths of 31 people in four separate accidents in the province on Monday.
The accidents occurred on the N3 near Shongweni and on the P272 between Dundee and Osizweni on Nyanyua Road. Another horrific accident took place on the N2 near Mount Frere in the Eastern Cape.
The carnage prompted Premier S’bu Ndebele to declare on Thursday a day of mourning.
Cele said that preliminary reports indicated the accidents were the result of human error and could have been avoided if the drivers had complied with the rules of the road.
“People just don’t want to listen and their behaviour on the roads results in such incidents. We are left with no choice but to get tough on motorists,” he said.
Preparations for the Easter holidays, when thousands of vehicles are expected to enter the province, are under way. During this period, traffic officials are always on high alert as road accidents tend to increase.
Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) spokesperson Rajen Chinaboo said, while their current operations target all road users, they were going to get tough on bakkie drivers.
“As we are leading up to the Easter holidays, there will be traffic officers and police on all our roads, especially the major freeways leading into the province.
“Apart from visible policing, we will also be on the roads to create awareness and interact with motorists,” he said.
In Durban, law enforcement agencies have also warned that they will be out in full force and that drivers caught disobeying the rules will be fined or imprisoned.
Metro Police spokesperson Superintendent Thozamile Tyala said their members will, together with the SAPS and RTI, conduct operations in and around the city.
Tyala said Metro Police officers would also be assisting wherever there are defunct traffic lights to ensure the free flow of traffic.
“Communities must also start educating motorists and pedestrians on road safety.
“It is now critical that we all play our part and we will also be available to assist the public in creating awareness,” said Tyala.
A mass memorial and prayer meeting will be held at the Curries Fountain stadium for all the victims of Monday’s accidents.
Flags at state buildings in the province will fly at half mast.