28 Feb 2023

There are currently no plans in the current Transitional National Development Plan (TNDP) to put up traffic lights near the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) on the way to Masedi Clinic in Tonota.

This was said by Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ms Talita Monnakgotla when she was responding to a question in Parliament on Monday.

Ms Monnakgotla, however acknowledged the motor vehicle accidents that occurred at the intersection, some of which she said were caused by careless drivers who ignored road signs and speed limit.

She added that the ministry had installed visible signs on both sides of the junction, speed humps and street lights to improve visibility at night.

“While we concur that the traffic may improve obedience to road signs by drivers, it is important to emphasise that road safety is the responsibility of every driver.

It is for this reason that the ministry through different local authorities including Central District collaborate with other stakeholders on yearly basis to sensitise the public about road safety issues,” she said.

Member of Parliament for Tonota, Mr Pono Moatlhodi had asked the minister if she was aware of the numerous motor vehicle accidents that regularly occurred near the UCCSA in Tonota on the way to Masedi Clinic, which he said at times caused terror to residents and damage to motor vehicles.

Mr Moatlhodi also wanted to know if there were any plans to consider putting up some traffic lights at the said four way stop and when that would be done. ENDS