Tshwane, Aware.org step up campaign against drinking and driving

By Charmaine Ndlela 

The City of Tshwane has stepped up its road safety campaign against alcohol abuse and drinking and driving through its existing partnership with the Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (Aware.org).

The initiative saw the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) receive educational and promotional material from Aware.org this week as part of a continuing campaign to educate residents about the dangers of alcohol abuse and its impact on road safety.

The handover took place at the TMPD headquarters and was attended by TMPD Chief of Police Commissioner YCR Faro, Deputy Commissioners, senior TMPD command and Aware.org chief executive officer Mokebe Thulo.

Tshwane and Aware.org signed a five-year partnership agreement in June 2025 aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm on the City’s roads through a combination of enforcement, education and public awareness.

Following the handover, the delegation proceeded to a roadblock on Kgosi Mampuru Street, where educational material was