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Executive Council sends condelences to families of Cradock horror crash victims
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MEDIA RELEASE
 FOR IMMEDIATE USE
 13 DECEMBER 2000

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SENDS CONDOLENCES TO FAMILIES OF THE CRADOCK HORROR CRASH VICTIMS

Members of the Eastern Cape Province Executive Council today, 13 December 2000, expressed their condolences to the families of the 15 
victims who died in the horror head on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck near Cradock on Monday.

The Members of the Executive Council wish to send their deepest sympathies for the unfortunate incident and heartfelt condolences to the 
families of the deceased, said Eastern Cape Province Premier, Rev Makhenkesi Stofile.

On behalf of the Government of the Eastern Cape, the Cabinet, Legislature and all the people of our Province, we wish you could draw 
strength and consolation from the fact that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

May the Almighty God breathe unto you the force of His strength to endure the pain of loss of so many loved ones and to finally accept 
that it is His bidding over all on the earth to give and to call. May He bandage your wounds and rest the souls of your beloved departed 
relatives. Our prayers are with you.

Rev Stofile appealed to motorists undertaking trips to their holiday destinations to exercise extra caution and obey road regulations to 
end the carnage that plagues the countrys roads. He said people should be mindful of the state of the roads of the province and adjust 
their speeds accordingly.

A case of culpable homicide has been opened and the Provincial Department of Transport has also committed itself to do all that is humanly 
possible and within its power to ensure that such bloodshed does not occur again.

Plans to curb the carnage on the roads include among other things roadblocks where traffic officials stop and check vehicles for all types 
violations, visibility and speed checking. During the latter exercise officers will patrol some targeted major routes and hazardous spots. 
Speed checks will be manned in all identified critical areas.

As from 15 December, 24 hour shifts will be introduced throughout the province because factories are closing for December holidays. On 
December 31 and January 01, 2001 24-hour shifts will be worked at Port St Johns, East London and Kei Bridge to deal with the influx of 
people who will be visiting the beaches.

So far there have been 41 fatalities on the Eastern Cape roads (Fatal crashes  17; Drivers  8; Passengers  26; Pedestrians 7)

An appeal is being made to drivers of buses and minibus taxis to exercise extra caution as they hold lives of many passengers in their 
hands. The public is entitled to expect a high standard of care and service from them.

People are reminded to always observe the six road safety commandments: Dont speed; Dont drink and drive; Dont overload; Wear your 
seatbelt; Ensure driver and vehicle fitness; Promote pedestrian safety and arrive alive.

Issued:  Communications Division  Office of the Premier
 Inquiries:  Assistant Director:  Media Liaison - Thamie Mgwigwi:  (040) 639 1543

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