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New Transport Safety Laboratory inaugurated to bolster road safety in SA

Date: Oct 24, 2024

In a move to curb the rising road fatalities, South Africa's Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has inaugurated the Transport Safety Laboratory at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today.

This state-of-the-art facility is set to become a cornerstone in the nation's strategy to enhance road safety and overhaul transport infrastructure.

The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology heralds the laboratory as a pivotal development in the country's pursuit to reduce the number of road accidents.

By harnessing innovative research, cutting-edge technology, and cross-sector collaboration, the laboratory aims to address the multifaceted causes of road accidents. Its research will delve into the human, mechanical, and environmental factors contributing to these incidents.

The laboratory's comprehensive approach includes evaluating road design, construction, and maintenance, as well as piloting new vehicle safety technologies.

With its multidisciplinary team, the laboratory is poised to offer groundbreaking insights and solutions that could significantly lower the risk of road accidents, marking a new era of transport safety in South Africa.

--ChannelAfrica--

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