IFP Shocked By High Number Of Road Deaths

MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY:
MR BONGINKOSI DHLAMINI MP
IFP SPOKESPERSON ON TRANSPORT

December 7, 2006

The Inkatha Freedom Party's Spokesperson for Transport, Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP, today expressed his concern with reports that just over 200 people have been killed on South African roads since the start of the festive season, only six days ago.

"We are just one week into the holiday season and we've already had 200 road deaths - it is really shocking. The IFP would like to urge motorists to take better care on the roads: wear your safety belt, exercise extreme caution, stick to the speed limit, don't take chances and be alert at all times," said Mr Dhlamini.

In conclusion Mr Dhlamini appealed to traffic officials to increase the number of road blocks immediately.

"The IFP would like to appeal to traffic officials to be more vigilant, to increase road blocks and to be extremely strict with motorists who are reckless or found to be on the wrong side of the law," concluded Mr Dhlamini.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr Bonginkosi Dhlamini MP: 083 254 8576
Liezl van der Merwe: 083 611 7470