I move without notice:
That the House-
1) notes with great sadness that ten children died and five were seriously injured when a train hit a taxi at a level crossing at Bakenskop outside Cape Town in the early hours of this morning;
2) further notes that the number of accidents of this nature has steadily increased over the past few months;
3) recognises that safety measures relating to level crossings need to be implemented as a matter of urgency to prevent tragic accidents of this nature occurring in the future;
4) further recognises that further rules and regulations need to be implemented on our roads to reduce the number of accidents;
5) thanks the paramedics who assisted at the scene of this accident for their efficient service; and 6) conveys its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the children.
Agreed to.
Is it an objection, hon Deputy Minister?
It is just a brief amendment. Obviously, one supports the motion that has been placed before us.
When we came into the House, the death toll had risen to 10, and so, we should amend the motion to that effect. We should also note that in this case, all of the safety barriers and things were in place, and this was just reckless driving. We do not need to put that into the motion, but I was listening to the DA MEC Carlisle, who was on the spot. Basically, in this case, the safety barriers, and so on, were in place. The booms were down, and this driver just recklessly went around all of that. So, I think that, in supporting the motion, one should just amend some of it, if that is possible. However, if that is not possible, certainly one should support it.
I will leave it with the parties. The Deputy Minister has asked that the motion as proposed be supported with a few amendments. Is it agreed to by all parties?
Agreed to with amendments.