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KZN Transport MEC confirms eight fatalities in Mother's Day crash involving church group
A Mother's Day accident that claimed the lives of eight church members in KZN.
Transport Deputy Minister highlights urgent need for pedestrian road safety
The Department of Transport launched the 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week campaign in Durban, focusing on making walking and cycling safe for all road users.
R216 million pothole repair programme rolled out in KZN
The PSA has welcomed the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's ambitious plan to address the staggering 3. 12 million pothole backlog in Pietermaritzburg.
Reckless driving leads to 16 fatal crashes in Western Cape
Over a six-day period, reckless driving in the Western Cape resulted in 16 fatal crashes, claiming 18 lives and raising concerns about road safety. The provincial Department of Mobility urges action to prevent further tragedies.
LIVE: Joint memorial service for police officers whose bodies were pulled from the Hennops River
A heartfelt memorial service is scheduled to honour the lives of three SAPS constables - Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys - who tragically lost their lives in the Hennops River incident.
Hennops River: Cultural expert says uncollected spirits of crash victims could cause more crashes
The families of the three SAPS constables collected the bodies in Pretoria, went to Hennops River to "collect their spirits" and headed to Free State.
Four killed in horror crash on KZN's R33 near Vryheid
Four people were killed in a crash on the R33 near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal.
Deadliest crash in Eastern Cape: 15 dead in minibus taxi collision
Fifteen people lost their lives in a devastating head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie in the Eastern Cape, marking one of the deadliest accidents in the region's history.
Fifteen people die in Eastern Cape head-on crash
A head-on collision in the Eastern Cape between a minibus taxi and a bakkie resulted in 15 deaths and five injuries.
Durban pothole causes accident, injuring elderly couple and their grandchild
An elderly couple and their grandchild were injured in a vehicle accident caused by a pothole near Glen Anil, prompting community support and highlighting ongoing road maintenance issues in KwaZulu-Natal.
PICS: Four men killed in Mpumalanga head-on collision
Four men tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on the R23 road in Mpumalanga, while a separate incident left a father and son dead after a roadside robbery.
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.
Five lives lost in Cato Ridge crash while rushing injured person to clinic
Five individuals lost their lives in a tragic vehicle accident in Cato Ridge while attempting to transport a critically injured person to a clinic.
Easter Weekend Wrap: Over 500 drivers arrested, thousands fined, zero fatal crashes on N1
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals significant traffic enforcement results over the Easter period, highlighting a record number of fines and arrests aimed at improving road safety.
Easter carnage: Six people killed in horrific North West head-on collision
Six lives were lost in a head-on collision on the R49 road between Zeerust and Kopfontein port of entry, highlighting road fatalities during the Easter holiday.
Western Cape roads see 11 fatalities over Easter weekend
During the Easter weekend, the Western Cape experienced a tragic rise in transport-related incidents, resulting in 11 fatalities. Authorities report a decrease in overall road crashes compared to last year, but caution remains as traffic teams prepare for the return rush.
Traffic officers apprehend drunk drivers attempting bribery in Limpopo
Three drunk drivers were arrested in Limpopo for attempting to bribe traffic officers during the Easter road safety campaign.
Councillor stages protest by planting trees to highlight pothole crisis in Pretoria North
Quentin Meyer, the councillor for Pretoria North's ward 2, faces a backlash after staging a protest by planting trees in a pothole-ridden road, highlighting the community's frustration over poor service delivery from the City of Tshwane.
Easter travel safety: President Cyril Ramaphosa's advice for South African motorists
With thousands on the move this Easter, President Cyril Ramaphosa warns motorists of the dangers on the roads and emphasises the importance of safety.
UPDATE: Death toll rises to six in N4 head-on collision near Machadodorp
One of the three people seriously injured in Thursday’s head-on collision on the N4 has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the Easter weekend crash to six.
Easter weekend traffic: these are the peak traffic times on SA’s busiest routes and toll roads
Traffic on South Africa's major routes is set to surge as motorists head to their holiday destinations. Discover the peak times and essential safety tips to ensure a smooth journey.
Officers on patrol 24/7 as Easter traffic surge expected
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said there will be increased police visibility, particularly late at night and in the early hours of the morning, when recklessness and driver misbehaviour are most prevalent.
How to stay safe on the roads this Easter
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy shares crucial road safety advice for motorists ahead of the busy Easter weekend, highlighting the importance of responsible driving and increased police visibility.
Easter pilgrimage to Moria: Putco announces 500 buses as ZCC gathering returns
Putco is set to operate nearly 500 buses for the return of the Zion Christian Church's Easter pilgrimage to Moria, marking a significant event after a five-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Six children injured in Klawer bus crash: Calls for improved school transport safety
A bus crash near Klawer injures six children, prompting urgent calls for improved school transport safety measures.