KZN intensifies road safety checks ahead of Annual Reed Dance
More than 80 traffic officers have been deployed to check buses and other vehicles.
The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has ramped up road safety inspections in anticipation of the Reed Dance event scheduled for this weekend in oPhongolo, located north of the province. Thousands of young women are anticipated to attend the annual ceremony, with many of them commuting via buses and public transportation. Over 80 traffic officers have been dispatched to inspect buses and other vehicles, and roadblocks will be set up at strategic locations throughout the weekend.
Department head Zibusiso Dlamini reported that they have already halted one bus due to structural issues and brake concerns, notably the damaged driver's seat and potential brake problems. MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Mntomuhle Khawula has emphasized the importance of safety and discipline as thousands of maidens converge on Emashobeni Palace for uMkhosi woMhlanga.
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