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Driving licence crisis: DoT aims for interim solution amid machine failures

The Department of Transport is urgently seeking an interim solution to the ongoing driving licence crisis, as over 700,000 cards remain unprinted due to frequent machine breakdowns.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

KZN’s call for stricter penalties against drunk driving sparks debate

KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma proposes a six-year prison sentence for drunk driving, sparking a debate on road safety and the effectiveness of harsher penalties.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Updated

KZN sees dramatic reduction in Easter weekend road fatalities

Discover how the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's coordinated safety efforts which led to a remarkable drop in road fatalities over the Easter weekend.

News South Africa
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Department of Transport confirms ongoing maintenance of driver's licence printing machine

The Department of Transport has confirmed that the machine responsible for printing driver's licences is still undergoing maintenance.

Motoring
Se-Anne Rall|Published

KZN ramps up road safety for Easter weekend with 950 officers deployed

With traffic volumes set to exceed 1,500 vehicles per hour this Easter weekend, KZN launches a robust road safety operation, deploying over 950 officers to ensure the safety of all road users.

News South Africa
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Minister Barbara Creecy launches initiative to boost private sector involvement in rail and port logistics

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is calling on private sector expertise to rescue South Africa's struggling rail and port infrastructure, launching a formal process to attract investment and skills while maintaining state ownership of strategic assets.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Democratic Alliance urges Gauteng Transport Department to address 40,000 driver permit backlog

The Democratic Alliance is demanding that the Gauteng Department of Transport tackle its alarming backlog of 40,000 unissued driver permits, which is affecting motorists across the province.

Motoring
Se-Anne Rall|Published

DA demands full disclosure of Auditor-General’s Report on driving license tender irregularities

Democratic Alliance demands full disclosure of the Auditor General’s report on the controversial driving license card machines tender, highlighting systemic procurement issues within the Department of Transport.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Severe weather expected in parts of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are fore-casted across South Africa, leading to localised flooding and infrastructure damage. Disaster management teams are responding to recent incidents in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

News Weather
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Two suspects appear in court over Putco bus arson incident

Two suspects linked to the arson of 50 Putco buses appeared in court, with the case postponed for legal representation, as investigations continue into the costly attack.

Pretoria News News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Two suspects appear in court over Putco bus arson incident

Two suspects linked to the arson of 50 Putco buses appeared in court, with the case postponed for legal representation, as investigations continue into the costly attack.

News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Change your number plate or be fined, KZN motorists warned

KZN has implemented a new number plate system to bring it in line with the rest of the country.

iOS News
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Eldorado Park e-hailing driver shoots teenager during attempted hijacking

Another incident involving an e-hailing driver and a group of teenagers has cast the spotlight on the safety of e-hailing drivers after a driver shot and killed one of three young boys who attempted to hijack him on Wednesday night.

News Crime and Courts
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

E-hailing drivers protest against vehicle impoundments in Gauteng

E-hailing drivers in Gauteng protest against the Tshwane metro police’s vehicle impoundment practices, citing corruption and delays in permit issuance. They demand government intervention to resolve their grievances.

Pretoria News News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Water Summit in uThukela District addresses water supply challenges

The uThukela District water summit highlights the urgent need for financial contributions to maintain clean water supply, addressing severe shortages and infrastructure challenges

News
Zainul Dawood|Published

Bolt and Uber drivers protest against vehicle impoundments in Gauteng

E-hailing drivers in Gauteng protest against the Tshwane metro police’s vehicle impoundment practices, citing corruption and delays in permit issuance. They demand government intervention to resolve their grievances.

News South Africa Gauteng
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Transport Minister highlights alarming pedestrian fatalities

The Motor Industry Staff Association urges greater awareness of pedestrian safety following alarming statistics from the festive season, highlighting the need for law enforcement and responsible pedestrian behaviour.

iOS News
Staff Reporter|Published

Building resilience: MEC Duma inspects flood damage and infrastructure upgrades in KZN

MEC Siboniso Duma inspects flood damage across KZN, highlighting infrastructure improvements and the need for resilience against extreme weather.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Festive season road deaths hit a new high in 2024/25

“The number of fatalities represents a year-on-year increase of 5. 3% (70) compared to the 2023/24 festive season, with a 4. 2% (50) increase in the number of crashes. This is most regrettable, more so because it reverses the incremental strides made in recent years,” said Transport Minister Barbara Creecy Creecy said.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

South Africa’s festive season road deaths: a call for behaviour change

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals alarming statistics on road fatalities during the 2024/25 festive season, urging a change in driver and pedestrian behaviour to enhance road safety.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Road safety crisis: Minister Creecy calls for change after alarming festive season stats

Minister Creecy reveals alarming festive season road safety statistics, urging South Africans to change their behaviour to reduce fatalities.

News South Africa
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Critical bridge damage prompts emergency engineering evaluation

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma addresses the impact of persistent rainfall on KwaZulu-Natal’s infrastructure, with engineers inspecting critical bridges and roads.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

KZN Department of Transport inspects scholar transport: 47 vehicles fail safety checks

KZN Department of Transport conducts inspections on scholar transport, resulting in 47 vehicles being declared unroadworthy, impacting the safety of pupils across the province.

News South Africa
Thobeka Ngema|Published

City calls for compliance among scholar transport operators

The Western Cape Department of Mobility said it was once again offering free vehicle safety inspections for all scholar transport operators in Cape Town on Tuesday at the Gene Louw Traffic Training College in Brackenfell.

Cape Argus News
Staff Reporter|Updated

KZN Transport MEC Duma urged to tackle the ‘cool drink’ issue at motor licensing centres

The KZN Ubumbano Driving School Operators Association urges Duma to combat bribery in driver's licence tests, highlighting the need for collaboration to ensure integrity in the licensing process.

News South Africa
Gcwalisile Khanyile|Published