Minister Plato launches Scottsdene Walking Bus initiative

Tomorrow, Thursday 28 July 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety is launching a new Walking Bus initiative in Scottsdene.

The Walking Bus initiative aims to create a safe and supervised route for learners to and from school every day with the commitment and involvement of the community playing a central part to help create safer environments.

The Walking Bus initiative will see parents forming the ‘drivers’ of the ‘bus’ and supported by the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW), Community Policing Forum (CPF), the relevant school, Ward Councillor and Department of Community Safety to help safeguard learners to and from school.

The Scottsdene Walking Bus will see parents volunteering their time to help improve the safety of learners on their way to school with the support tomorrow of the Western Cape Education Department, the City of Cape Town Traffic, Law Enforcement, as well as the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Safety is everyone’s responsibility and the through the Walking Bus initiative, the parents, learners and educators in Scottsdene are making safety a priority.

Note: All media are invited.

Date: Thursday, 28 July 2016.
Time: 07:00 – 10:00 – Minister Plato to join walking bus participants between 07:00 and 08:15; Volunteer appreciation ceremony starts at 09:00.
Venue: Scottsdene Sports and Recreation Hall, Edam Avenue, Scottsdene