Pretoria – The Department of Transport will use Transport Month in October to advance the country’s road safety initiatives.
The month-long campaign will also be an opportunity to showcase transport infrastructure projects and promote the use of public transport.
Held under the theme ‘Together we move South Africa forward’, Transport Month is held annually to focus on infrastructure projects with major socio-economic spin-offs in the modes of transport such as road, aviation, maritime, rail and public transport.
Briefing media on Thursday, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe said government is investing in the transport sector, which is part of the country’s Nine-Point Plan to stimulate development and create jobs.
He said the country’s public transport investments are part of building and operating an integrated public transport network across the country.
“The country’s transport investment will help grow the economy and address the challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality. Our investments in transport are positioning the country as an attractive investment destination,” said Minister Radebe.
Meanwhile, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead the national Heritage Day celebration on 24 September 2016 at Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberly, Northern Cape. The day will be celebrated under the theme ‘Celebrating Human Treasures by Asserting our African Identity’. – SAnews.gov.za
