Fikile Mbalula concerned about traffic increase during second week of lockdown | Day14ofLockdown
Pretoria – Transport authorities in South Africa registered an increased number of vehicles on the roads in the second week of the 21-day national lockdown imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Minibus taxis that failed to adhere to the passenger limits increased from 18 on Monday to 509 on Wednesday. “This conduct demonstrates a worrying trend which must be roundly condemned by both government and civil society. Those who undermine efforts to arrest the spread of this pandemic must face the full might of the law and equally face condemnation by society, as their behaviour places the lives of millions at risk,” said Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula.
“The department through its entity, provincial departments responsible for road safety and municipalities, deployed traffic officers across the country to ensure compliance with the published regulations and directions,” said Mbalula.
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