Safely Home

The Safely Home programme is the Western Cape Government’s flagship road safety campaign, dedicated to improving road safety for all users. Introduced in 2009 by former Minister of Transport and Public Works, Robin Carlisle, the programme has been instrumental in reducing fatalities on the province’s roads.

Impact of Safely Home

Since its inception, the programme has achieved remarkable results. By 2020, road deaths in the Western Cape dropped from 29.25 to 15.82 per 100,000 people, representing a 46% reduction in fatalities.

This progress aligns with the recommendations of the World Health Organization's World Report on Road Traffic Injury, which outlines six essential steps for countries to improve road safety and save lives. The Western Cape Mobility Department was appointed to lead the implementation of the Safely Home Programme, using these global best practices.

The Four Pillars of Road Safety

Safely Home is built around the Four E’s of Road Safety, recognised as international best practices by the United Nations:

• Enforcement: Ensuring compliance with road safety laws.
• Education: Empowering road users with knowledge to make safer choices.
• Engineering: Designing safer roads and infrastructure.
• Evaluation: Continuously monitoring and improving road safety efforts.

These pillars guide the programme in its mission to address South Africa’s, and particularly the Western Cape’s, status as having some of the world’s most dangerous roads. Safely Home also contributes to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by reducing road-related fatalities and injuries.

Who to call in an emergency: 

• South African Police Services (SAPS): 10111
• Metro Emergency Medical Services: 10177
• Emergency Traffic Control Centre: 021 812 4581

Get Involved and Make a Difference:

• Take the Pledge: Commit to safer driving habits.
• Explore Road Safety Tips: Learn practical ways to protect yourself and others on the road.
• View Our Campaigns: Stay informed about our initiatives and success stories.

Together, we can work towards roads that are safe for everyone!