Gauteng Easter Road Safety Campaign launched

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, together with Premier Panyaza Lesufi, have officially launched the Easter Road Safety Campaign.

This, as the Easter season is characterised by high traffic volumes, with motorists driving to various holiday destinations.

The activation is aimed at creating awareness of dangers posed by drunken driving, speeding, driver fatigue, pedestrian visibility, vehicle roadworthiness and the use of seat belts.

Motorists are advised to conduct inspections on their vehicles before long trips to ensure they’re roadworthy — and also making sure that their licenses are up to date.

Drivers have been asked to avoid drinking and driving and to take regular rest breaks on long trips. 

Lesufi called on all road users to obey the rules of the road to minimise fatal crashes.

“The reason why we are here is that last year, during December, we were the only province that decreased road fatalities by almost 25%. Actually, all provinces went high, and we were the only province that went down. So we want to sustain and go further than that. Because we can go further than that 25%, and that is the reason you see us having these roadblocks, and I want to thank the MMCs and MECs because we need to sustain this thing of ensuring that our roads should be a pleasure and a place where people die utilizing our infrastructure.” 

Law enforcement officers will be on the ground to monitor all major roads in the City over the Easter weekend. 

City of Johannesburg MMC for Community Safety, Mginci Tshwaku, has asked for compliance.

“There are going to be roadblocks everywhere. Everywhere you turn, you are going to see them. The only thing we can do for our people is please be compliant, and the licensing office will be opening a bit longer for you to ensure your disk is proper and all your papers are fine and ensure that you don’t drink and drive. So, there are rolling roadblocks in Johannesburg in general and every road you are going to see law enforcement.” 

[IN PICTURES]: Premier Panyaza @Lesufi together with @GPDRT_ MEC, @DialeTlabela are leading the Gauteng Easter Road Safety Campaign launch taking place on the N12 Provincial Highway in Slovo Park. #GrowingGautengTogether pic.twitter.com/vHLXu8Fbvu

— Gauteng Provincial Gov (@GautengProvince) April 14, 2025

At the same time the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) has called on all taxi drivers to make sure their passengers reach their destinations safely, by complying with traffic laws.

Santaco Gauteng’s General Secretary, Graham Fritz, says, “Our drivers must please be careful, buckle up, adhere to the speed limit. Passengers also must please be careful and normal drivers must be careful. No drinking and driving and passengers and commuters along the road who is walking please be careful on the roads.”