Chairperson, I move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that road accidents caused more than 30 deaths and several pedestrians were critically injured across South Africa over the weekend, as stated by the Ministry of Transport on Sunday;
2) further notes that among the South Africans who lost their lives over the weekend was 15-year-old Mpho Nyembe from Alexandra in Johannesburg who was killed in a road accident in which eight other pedestrians - five pupils, a 35-year-old woman with a toddler strapped to her back, and her 10-year-old son - were critically injured after being hit by a car driven by a 16-year-old Highlands North Boys' High School learner who had taken his parents' car without their permission;
3) takes this opportunity to convey its profound condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wishes those injured a speedy recovery; and 4) calls on all South African road users to be responsible as we approach the festive season by showing their support for the festive season drive safely programmes and initiatives by declaring "Stay alert, stay alive!"
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.