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MVA Board Chairman Zithulele Gina calls for tougher fines against reckless drivers to reduce accidents, says prevention more sustainable than compensating victims.

Sunday, 26th October, 2025

MBABANE:Zithulele Gina,the Sincemphetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund(SMVAF) Board Chairman delivered a passionate and unequivocal address, declaring a national crackdown on reckless driving. 

The Board Chairman was speaking during the Regional Case Management Conference, he emphasized that “tougher fines and strengthened law enforcement are critical levers, arguing that proactive prevention is far more sustainable and fiscally responsible”’than perpetual compensation.

“Prevention is the most sustainable form of care.That begins with stronger law enforcement and ensuring traffic fines truly serve as a significant deterrent to bad behaviour on our roads,” he said.

MVA Board Chairman Zithulele Gina calls for tougher fines against reckless drivers to reduce accidents, says prevention more sustainable than compensating victims.
MVA Board Chairman Zithulele Gina with Finance Minister Neal Rijikernberg.