Minister Fikile Mbalula commends public for holding traffic officers accountable
The Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula has noted a social media video of a member of the public requesting to be shown identification by traffic law enforcement officers.
On the said video, an unidentified member of the public is heard requesting names of two Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department officers who drove off after a short verbal interaction.
Minister Mbalula commends the member of the public for holding traffic officers to account and warns against abuse of power.
“Over the next few days I will launch our Festive Season Road Safety programme. This programme falls within our 365 Road Safety campaign. Through this, we will be conducting law enforcement operations as well as road safety education and awareness throughout the country. Section 3A subsection 7 of the National Road Traffic Act provides for traffic officer to be identifiable. Our law enforcement officers are expected to carry their duties professionally within the ambits of our laws,” Minister Mbalula said.
The National Road Traffic Act provides for traffic officer to be identifiable and members of the public are entitled to request identification or appointment certificates. These measures are put in place to guard against abuse of power and corruption. The Criminal Procedure Act stipulates that an officer who cannot or will not provide such identification is in violation of the Act.
Likewise, when a member of the public is stopped by traffic officers, they are obliged to give their names and addresses when requested.
“There are many law enforcement officers who do their jobs diligently with professionalism and dedication. It is these officers who keep our roads safe and ensure we arrive alive at our homes and places of work,” the Minister concluded.
Enquiries:
Ms Ayanda Allie Paine
Cell: 074 823 7979
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Minister Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane on tourism statistics released by StatsSA
The Minister of Tourism, Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, noted figures released on Tourism and Migration September 2019 as released by Statistics SA.
Minister Kubayi-Ngubane noted with concern the report that revealed that the total number of tourist arrivals (7 562 743) went down by -2.1% (-164 989) for the period January to September 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 (7 727 732). The decline was mostly influenced by a decrease in arrivals from Australasia and Europe with a decrease of 5% and 3.9% respectively.
She stating that: “Although international tourism numbers declined from January to September 2019 compared with the previous year, we are pleased that tourist arrivals from Middle East went up by 4.2% followed by Asia (1.3%), Central and South America (0.3%) and North America (0.2%). It is a good indicator that more focused and aggressive marketing strategies in these regions will yield positive results”
The Minister has led delegations to various markets such as China, Japan and currently visiting Ghana and Nigeria with the aim to increase the numbers of tourists arrivals. Further more here at home more work is been done to engage various stakeholders such Airlines to have joint marketing strategies to see better results. The major impact on the numbers has been the concerns around safety and security of the tourist in our country. We will at the beginning of December jointly with our Stateholders announce our Tourism Safety Strategy and the implementation plans as a response to the concerns raised by our key markets.
“We are committed to reach the target of 21 million arrivals by 2030 and we are working with all the stakeholders in the sector to make this a reality. We realise as we work towards this target, we might experience some fluctuations, but we will ensure that the overall trajectory remains positive”, added the Minister Kubayi-Ngubane
Enquiries:
Ms. Hlengiwe Nhlabathi
Spokesperson
Cell: 0647548426
E-mail: hnhlabathi@gmail.com
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Minister Fikile Mbalula commends public for holding traffic officers accountable
The Minister of Transport, Mr Fikile Mbalula has noted a social media video of a member of the public requesting to be shown identification by traffic law enforcement officers.
On the said video, an unidentified member of the public is heard requesting names of two Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department officers who drove off after a short verbal interaction.
Minister Mbalula commends the member of the public for holding traffic officers to account and warns against abuse of power.
“Over the next few days I will launch our Festive Season Road Safety programme. This programme falls within our 365 Road Safety campaign. Through this, we will be conducting law enforcement operations as well as road safety education and awareness throughout the country. Section 3A subsection 7 of the National Road Traffic Act provides for traffic officer to be identifiable. Our law enforcement officers are expected to carry their duties professionally within the ambits of our laws,” Minister Mbalula said.
The National Road Traffic Act provides for traffic officer to be identifiable and members of the public are entitled to request identification or appointment certificates. These measures are put in place to guard against abuse of power and corruption. The Criminal Procedure Act stipulates that an officer who cannot or will not provide such identification is in violation of the Act.
Likewise, when a member of the public is stopped by traffic officers, they are obliged to give their names and addresses when requested.
“There are many law enforcement officers who do their jobs diligently with professionalism and dedication. It is these officers who keep our roads safe and ensure we arrive alive at our homes and places of work,” the Minister concluded.
Enquiries:
Ms Ayanda Allie Paine
Cell: 074 823 7979
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Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane congratulates Cape Town for being voted best city in the world
Minister congratulates Cape Town for being voted the best city in the world by UK Telegraph readers
Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane would like congratulate Cape Town for being voted best city in the world for seven years in a row by Telegraph readers.
The award was decided by over 39 000 readers who voted as part of the Telegraph Travel Awards survey.
Cape Town won the top spot ahead of other mega tourist cities such as Vancouver, Kyoto, New York, Rome, Florence and many others. “The original Khoi inhabitants named the iconic flat-topped massif “Hoerikwaggo,” Mountain of the Sea, and it is precisely this unique geography, towering mountains that drop, at times perpendicularly, into the vast blue, that is so seductive,” said the Telegraph.
In addition to appreciating splendor of and climbing Table Mountain, tourists can also visit Boulder’s penguins, take a trip to the Winelands for wine tasting surrounded by some of the most beautiful landscapes and century old architecture, or go on a tour to Robben Island, one of South Africa’s World Heritage Site.
“Cape Town is one of the clear illustration of what makes South Africa a destination of choice for tourists across the globe. The diversity of tourist attractions and the diverse cultures of the multiple population groups that make up the inhabitants of the city makes Cape Town a unique tourist destination.
It is these unique features of the city that provide visitors of the city the most authentic and memorable South African tourist experience,” said Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.
Enquiries:
Ms. Hlengiwe Nhlabathi
Spokesperson
Cell: 0647548426
E-mail: hnhlabathi@gmail.com
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National Commissioner Khehla Sitole welcomes arrest of theft syndicate
Gauteng Police praised for breaking the back of a syndicate
The National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole has welcomed the arrest of a group of suspects and praised police in Gauteng for their efforts in breaking the back of what appears to be a theft syndicate.
This morning, following a high-speed chase and a shootout between police and suspects at around 4am, a suspect was killed and four others, including a wounded suspect, were arrested on the R21 highway near Olifantsfontein.
Members from various units of the SAPS including Crime Intelligence, Pretoria K9 Unit, SAPS Highway Patrol and private security, acting on intelligence, were looking out for suspects that were going to travel on the R21 Highway.
According to intelligence, these suspects were allegedly part of a syndicate involved in burglaries, theft of motor bikes, boats, trailers and other high value items in the Gauteng and neighbouring provinces. The team spotted a bakkie towing a trailer carrying a suspected stolen motorbike followed by an escort vehicle with foreign registration plates as identified in the intelligence.
In trying to stop the suspect vehicles, a high speed chase ensued. In the process the driver of the bakkie tried to push the police vehicles off the road by swerving into them. A shootout followed forcing the suspects’ Toyota Hilux as well as the escort vehicle to come to a halt. One suspect was killed and four suspects were subsequently arrested.
Police also recovered two firearms from the suspects and seized the bakkie as well as the escort vehicle at the scene. “This multi-disciplinary integrated approach has once again proven to be one of the most effective approaches in dealing with crime in this country”, said General Sitole.
We continue to implore on anyone who may have information on crime to contact the SAPS via the MySAPSApp or the Crime Stop 086 00 10111. Informers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with strictest confidence. Together we can archive more.
Enquiries:
Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo
Spokesperson for the National Commissioner
Cell: 082 567 4153
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National Consumer Commission briefs media on outcomes of the Ford Kuga investigation, 29 Nov
The National Consumer Commission, (the NCC) will brief members of the media on the outcomes of its investigation on Ford Kuga 1.6 Eco-boost and settlement negotiations between the Commission and Ford Motor Company of South Africa.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Friday, 29 November 2019
Time: 11h00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
NB: Members of the media based in Cape Town are advised that there will be a video link at Imbizo Media Centre, 120 Plein Street, Parliament, Cape Town
Enquiries and RSVP: P
hetho Ntaba
Cell: 082 809 2031
Tel: 012 428 7762
Email: P.Ntaba@thencc.org.za
Issued on behalf of National Consumer Commission
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Premier Alan Winde gets tested ahead of World Aids Day, 28 Nov
Premier Winde to get tested ahead of World Aids Day
Tomorrow, Premier Alan Winde will undergo an HIV test and the associated counseling, in the run up to World Aids Day which is observed on 1 December 2019.
The day aims to raise awareness of the HIV epidemic, increase knowledge of and combat the stigmas associated with the disease.
This year’s theme focuses on the role of communities in the response to HIV and Aids.
Premier Winde said: “Communities of activists, health care workers, civil society, counselling groups and medicine adherence groups have all played an important role in developing our understanding of the disease, and fighting its spread. But we cannot forget our individual responsibilities as citizens. Knowing your status will not only help you access the correct care if you are HIV positive, but can help to prevent the spread of the disease. Regular testing, combined with safe practices and responsible behaviours is the first step in fighting the HIV epidemic.”
Members of the media are invited to witness the testing.
Details:
Date: Thursday 28 November 2019
Time: 1pm
Venue: Office of the Premier, First Floor, 7 Wale Street
Members of the media wishing to attend will be able to be present for the testing, but not for the counseling, which will be conducted in private.
Those wishing to attend are reminded to bring their ID for sign in at the security desk and to RSVP to Bianca Capazorio.
Media Queries:
Bianca Capazorio
Spokesperson for the Premier
Tel: 021 483 5004
Cell: 072 372 7044
Email: bianca.capazorio@westerncape.gov.za
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