“The Only Solution”: SA Loves People Praying for Safety on National Roads in Video

• A woman on TikTok shared a video of people along a national road praying for safety this festive season
• Statistics South Africa notes that there is a surge in traffic accidents during the holiday period
• Members of the online community appreciated the praying people's kind act and consideration
• Briefly News contacted a traffic expert who shared what motorists can do to ensure safety on the road during the festive season

As the festive season unfolds, the increase in travel often brings the heightened risk of accidents. In a heartfelt effort to promote safety and well-being, a group of devoted individuals gathered on the roadside to pray for protection.

Prayerful people promote peace

TikTokker @makwena.m8 uploaded a video showing dedicated people on an unknown national road praying for motorists' and passengers' safety and protection.

Watch the video below:

Road accidents increase in SA

According to Statistics South Africa, several factors contribute to road traffic accidents, including inadequate infrastructure, environmental conditions, and human error.

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The government information hub shares:

"Holiday periods often see a surge in accidents due to various factors such as increased traffic volumes, alcohol consumption, fatigue, and adverse weather conditions."

Traffic expert shares road safety tips

Briefly News spoke to a traffic expert who noted the following safety tips to implement during the festive season:

• Be aware of other drivers on the road: Be on the lookout for drunk drivers and avoid them.
• Check the route you're travelling: Research the route, check if it's safe and near any informal settlements, and be aware of possible dangers.
• Drive the speed limit: Many road users rush this festive season to get to their destinations. We want to "arrive alive."
• Keep a safe following distance: In the event of an incident, you'll have enough distance and time to react to any dangerous situation on the road.
• Check your vehicle before embarking on a long journey: Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy.
• Wear safety belts: Considering our country's high road mortality rate.
• Stay alert and always look ahead: Look out for the old trend of criminals placing objects or obstacles on the road to make motorists stop.
• Familiarise and keep emergency numbers on hand when driving: Traffic, police and roadside assistance.

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SA loves praying folks

A few local members of the online community loved what the people were doing on the road and expressed their thoughts in the post's comment section.

@katmalope shared with the online community:

"Prayer is the only solution in this life."

An appreciative @mercyshelandala said:

"Thank you. Let it be so."

@bandile095 wrote for the public to see:

"God listens, and God answers every prayer."

@elizabethmmusi added their prayer in the comment section:

"May the Almighty protect everyone on the roads in the mighty name of Jesus Christ."

@user2594040084883 agreed with what the people in the video were doing, saying:

"Pray is what we need on the roads."

@privatenumberzz jokingly told app users with a laugh:

"In Limpopo, we drive in the name of Jesus."

3 other stories about prayer

• A woman started praying after witnessing a speedy driver almost crashing into other vehicles on the road.
• Some internet users thought a dog was a better Christian than them after it refused to eat without praying for its bowl of food.
• After a Durban woman bought a brand-new car, she shared an emotional moment of her family praying over her latest purchase.

Source: Briefly News