When Covid-19 finally hits the road, deadly traffic safety issues will remain, writes John Maré
Discussion is heating up on how to take the country out of lockdown in phases that balance the need to counter the spread of Covid-19 with restarting the economy to prevent a national catastrophe. There will have to be trade-offs, but one area where we now know lives can definitely be saved is in road safety, which remains an ever-present threat to health services and the economy.
Road transport is vital in Africa as it is a key factor driving sustainable development. Safer road transport has multifaceted benefits and special relevance in Africa’s efforts to expand regional economic integration and implement the African Continental Free Trade Area , which has much potential to deliver the economic growth the continent needs now more than ever.
The SA government has adopted a National Road Safety Strategy as a key programme for reducing fatal crashes by 50% by 2030, and several stakeholders are putting in a lot of effort to achieve that goal. Stakeholder partnerships remain crucial, and one of the spin-offs of the Covid-19 crisis is the improved co-ordination between the public and private sectors, with both acknowledging the relevance of the other.
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