KWAZULU ROADSHOW THROUGHOUT EASTER PERIOD

18 APRIL 2000

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (KZNDOT) in partnership with SABC and popular musicians such as Jabu Khanyile, leader of Bayethe group, Rebecca Malope, Lundi and others, will be embarking onan intensive Easter Road Safety programme through Roadshows throughout the province. This programme will be officially launched by the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Sbu Ndebele today, 18 April 2000 at the SABC Durban Headquaters, 100 Old Fort Road at 18h00. This event will also be addressed by UKhozi FM Station Manager, Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande and Rebecca Malope who will convey musicians' message to all road-users. Details of the entire programme are as follows:

Tuesday, 18 April 2000
13h30 - Mnganiwakhe School at Umgababa to educate pupils about road safety.
Artists - AVANTE and Robbie
18h00 - SABC Durban Headquaters
Artists - Rebecca Malope, Jabu Khanyile and Vuyo Mokoena

Wednesday, 19 April 2000
10h00 - Vulindlela Sports Ground, Pietermaritzburg
Artists - Vuyo Mokoena, Avante, Manesi Cele, Pinky V and Total Praise
18h00 - Pietermaritzburg City Hall
Artists - Rebecca Malope, Avante, Vuyo Mokoena and Total Praise

Thursday, 20 April 2000
11h00 - Empangeni, Circus Site -Part of Rem of Lot 220, Umhlathuze
Artists - Rebecca Malope, Vuyo Mokoena, Avante, Total Praise, Pinky V, Manesi Cele, Robbie and Fiso and Benjamin Dube.

Friday, 21 April 2000
10h00 - King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi - Prayer meeting of all denominations
Artists - Benjamin Dube, Pure Gold, Pure Gold, Total Praise, Robbie and Fiso, Manesi Cele and Pinky V.

Saturday, 22 April 2000
11h00 - Malvern Stadium, Groutville
Artists - Benjamin Dube, Pure Magic, Robbie, Fiso and Thula.

Sunday, 23 April 2000
14h00 - HARRY GWALA Stadium, Pietermaritzburg
Artists - Lundi, Pure Gold, Benjamin Dube, Pinky V and Manesi Cele.

Monday, 24 April 2000
10h00 - Madadeni College of Education Stadium, Newcastle
Artists - Jabu Khanyile, Lundi, Pure Gold and Benjamin Dube

In all the above-mentioned shows, entrance is free.

Members of the media are requested to cover these events.

For more info, please contact Mlungisi Ndhlela, Ministry PRO at 082 5666 781

Issued by: Department of Transport KwaZulu-Natal