{"id":2091,"date":"2026-05-11T17:10:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewasupost.co.zw\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:10:31","slug":"zrp-tscz-launch-back-to-school-road-safety-campaign-in-mutare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewasupost.co.zw\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/zrp-tscz-launch-back-to-school-road-safety-campaign-in-mutare\/","title":{"rendered":"ZRP, TSCZ Launch Back-to-School Road Safety Campaign in Mutare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Fanuel Chinowaita<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mutare, 11 May 2026<\/strong> – Zimbabwe Republic Police and Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe today conducted a joint road safety awareness campaign in Mutare ahead of schools reopening, urging motorists and parents to prioritise the safety of children travelling back to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campaign moved from Sakubva to the Mutare central business district, where officers and road safety officials addressed parents, students and transport operators on safe travel practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka said reckless behaviour on the roads continued to claim lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOverloading is causing accidents and people are dying,\u201d said Chinyoka. \u201cDrivers must stop overspeeding and improve customer care.\u201d
He also urged parents and passengers to play their part by speaking out against dangerous driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParents must tell drivers not to speed. Those who encourage drivers to speed are not allowed because they are putting lives in danger,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinyoka said with schools reopening, the safety of children must come first.
\u201cSince it is back to school, make sure that children are safe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Mutare Computers, police also warned parents and travellers to guard against theft.
\u201cTo those buying goods, let us be vigilant. There are many thieves roaming the streets,\u201d said Chinyoka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He urged travellers to avoid illegal transporters commonly known as mishikashika.
\u201cThose travelling must avoid mishikashika and board buses that are not overcrowded. Write names on bags so they do not get misplaced,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same safety message was later delivered at the Old Rank bus terminus, where police also warned against drug and substance abuse.
\u201cPolice say no to mutoriro,\u201d said Police referring to crystal meth abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials from Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe\u2060 added that parents hiring transport for children should ensure drivers are at least 30 years old, medically fit, possess defensive driving certification, have a minimum of five years\u2019 experience and hold valid driver\u2019s licences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The council says it exists to reduce deaths, injuries and property damage on Zimbabwe\u2019s roads through education, training and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mutare campaign comes as authorities intensify nationwide road safety awareness drives during school opening periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, police said they would heavily deploy officers on roads to protect pupils returning to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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