From 18 to 25 August 2024, law enforcement agencies from South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia joined forces to conduct a joint law enforcement operation on the Trans-Kalahari Corridor. The operation aimed to ensure complete compliance among motorists and enhance road safety across the region.
The week-long initiative brought together various agencies, including the South African Police Service, the Department of Transport, Namibia Immigration Safety and Service, the National Road Safety Council, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia, North West Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, Growing Gauteng Together, Bakwena N1N4, and several private businesses.
During the operation on the N4 in Rustenburg, law enforcement officials actively pulled vehicles over and conducted thorough safety checks to ensure compliance with road safety regulations.
Executive director for the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat, Leslie Mpofu, expressed satisfaction with the progress made since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2003. “A lot has been achieved, but more strategic issues still need attention,” Mpofu remarked, reflecting on the journey and the challenges that remain.
This joint operation not only strengthens the safety of motorists on the Trans-Kalahari Corridor but also reinforces the commitment of the three member states — South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia — to work together in ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens within their borders.