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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.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Mercedes-Benz driver arrested for speeding on the N1 near Bela-Bela

Speeding and bribery incidents rise in Limpopo as traffic police arrest multiple offenders, including a Mercedes-Benz driver caught travelling at 176km/h.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Cape Town's licence card production halted: Over 60,000 applications pending

Despite processing nearly 60,000 licence and permit applications this year, Cape Town's testing centres have not delivered a single driving licence card due to ongoing machine failures.

Cape Argus Motoring
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Cape Town's driving licence crisis: 60,000 applications, no cards issued

Cape Town's Driving Licence Testing Centres have yet to issue a single card due to machine failures.

Motoring
Se-Anne Rall|Published

JUST IN | Girl, 5, and woman driver killed in a multi-vehicle crash in N1 North, Limpopo

A horror crash in the N1 North in Limpopo, involving a Toyota heavy motor vehicle, a Toyota light delivery vehicle, and a Toyota sedan has claimed a life of a girl, 5, and a woman driver.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

South Africa named world’s most dangerous country in which to drive, for second year in a row

Discover why South Africa has been ranked the most dangerous country for drivers in the world for the second consecutive year, according to a new report by Zutobi.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

UK announces measures to fix pothole 'scourge'

The ever-growing number of potholes, which can damage cars and cause accidents, infuriates motorists so much it has even become an election issue.

News World
AFP|Published

Tshwane's sinkhole crisis: City plans repairs amid financial struggles

Tshwane's Region 4 faces a growing sinkhole crisis, with only two repairs planned this financial year.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Elderly man charged with attempted murder after self-defence shooting in Merebank

A 63-year-old man faces attempted murder charges following a violent altercation with a taxi driver in Merebank. What began as a road rage incident on the Southern Freeway escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in both men being hospitalised.

The Post
Monishka Govender|Published

Urgent overhaul needed for South Africa's disaster management system following fatal flooding in KZN

Frequent flooding incidents in KwaZulu-Natal have prompted the South African Local Government Association to call for an urgent overhaul of the country's disaster management system, following a tragic incident where a woman lost her life.

News Weather
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Increase in spike-related incidents: Safety tips for South African drivers

Motorists are advised to remain vigilant as spiking incidents surge across South Africa.

Motoring Cars
Se-Anne Rall|Published

UPDATE: Chiloane confirms four schoolchildren, including two siblings, killed in fatal Daveyton crash

The identities of the four schoolchildren killed in a crash on N12 outside Daveyton, in Ekurhuleni has been confirmed, including two siblings from the same school.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Durban man crashes SUV in apparent suicide mission after wife finds female clothing in car

What appeared to be a fight over suspected infidelity eventually turned into a suicide mission for a Durban man.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Jason Woosey|Published

Watch out! Tow truck drivers staging very convincing scams to fleece motorists out of thousands

A disturbing number of towing companies are taking advantage of vulnerable motorists by using increasingly deceptive tactics, authorities warn.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

'eWallet the cold drink': JMPD raises alarm on officers taking bribes from motorists

JMPD is investigating numerous cases where officers are suspected of soliciting bribes from members of the public, with funds being transferred via e-wallet or cash-send to unknown or “ghost” cellphone numbers.

News South Africa Gauteng
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

McLaren supercar crash sparks debate on footwear and driving - here’s what the law says

Viral McLaren crash in Cape Town raises questions about driving footwear safety and legal regulations.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Tshwane's waste management faces scrutiny over truck roadworthiness

Concerns have been raised by Tshwane's Section 79 committee regarding the roadworthiness of waste collection trucks, following incidents of breakdowns and oil leaks.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Johannesburg faces traffic crisis: R70 million required to restore vandalised traffic lights

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) said it needs over R70 million to repair stolen and vandalised traffic lights across Johannesburg.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|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

WATCH: CCTV captures woman being rammed through wall by MK1 Golf

Police are yet to arrest the driver of the vehicle.

News South Africa Western Cape
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

KZN collision claims mother's life, children hospitalised

Two children and their mother were ejected from their vehicle upon impact.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Limpopo road safety concerns: Nearly 200 drivers arrested for drunk driving since December

The ANC in Limpopo is urging the public to prioritise safety on the roads as the problem is experiencing major road crashes with nearly 200 arrests of drunk drivers made in December alone.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Disaster narrowly averted as jackknifed truck veers into oncoming lane on Van Reenen’s Pass

A jackknifed truck nearly caused a catastrophic accident on Van Reenen’s Pass, as captured in a dramatic video by SA Trucker

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published