The Department’s Disaster Management Unit, in partnership with the South African Police Service (SAPS), Northern Cape Provincial Traffic, and the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), conducted a successful veldfire awareness activation earlier today along the N8.
The awareness drive formed part of a collaborative road safety and disaster readiness initiative led by law enforcement officials during an operational roadblock. With veldfire incidents increasing during the dry and windy season, the campaign aimed to educate motorists on prevention measures, safe behaviour, and emergency reporting procedures. Throughout the activation, motorists were engaged and provided with informative material including leaflets, fridge magnets, and license disk stickers, each carrying key messages on how to prevent veldfires and what to do when encountering one. These resources also highlighted the toll-free emergency number, 10177, ensuring that communities know exactly how to report veldfires or request urgent assistance.
The roadblock activation on the N8 marks a continued commitment by the Department and its partners to safeguard Northern Cape communities through proactive disaster risk reduction and interdepartmental cooperation.
