“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
Source: UGC
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.
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.
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
