 
MEDIA ALERT
LAUNCH OF TAXI INDUSTRY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTKwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Mr S'bu Ndebele will officially launch the taxi industry skills development project on Sunday, 15 June 2003 at 09h00 at the Nquthu Stadium, Nquthu in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. There can be little doubt that the success of Operation Shanela has made transport by taxi a lot safer. However, enforcement alone without engaging the taxi industry will not solve these problems completely. It is for this reason that we have completed a pilot project in Nquthu training 150 taxi drivers and 150 taxi owners in road safety and business development management. Of all the people who registered for this course we have had 100% attendance and participation. We achieved this with co-operation from the local municipality and the local taxi industry. The KZN Transport Department has invested R1, 2 million rand in this groundbreaking project 'a first in the whole country' and its success has guaranteed that we will be extending the venture to other regions of KwaZulu-Natal and to other provinces. Through this scheme, in partnership with TETA, we want to change the mindset of our taxi operators, some of who do not seem to value the lives of their customers, namely commuters. All media are invited to attend. Please note picture opportunities. Transport will be provided. In order to facilitate transport and other logistical arrangements, all media are please requested to confirm attendance by no later than 10h00 on Friday, 13th June 2003.
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