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AA reports 45. 6% drop in road deaths during Easter weekend 2025
The Automobile Association (AA) reports a significant decrease in vehicle collisions and fatalities during Easter 2025, attributing this success to enhanced planning and law enforcement efforts.
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.
Western Cape sees slight decline in road fatalities over Easter weekend
The Western Cape Government expresses cautious optimism as road-related fatalities decline during the 2025 Easter weekend. With another long weekend approaching, officials urge road users to prioritise safety and make responsible choices.
Traffic chaos on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport as EMPD officers participate in illegal strike action
Significant delays on the R24 and N3 highways as metro police officers demand salary increases and block traffic in protest.
Mpumalanga traffic officer dies after being hit by taxi while attempting to stop it
Mpumalanga police are investigating a culpable homicide case after a traffic officer was fatally struck by a taxi during a speed enforcement operation.
‘We thrive on the festive’: Limpopo liquor store traders reject proposed festive season alcohol curfew
The deputy police provincial commissioner in Limpopo, Major General Jan Scheepers said alcohol is the leading contributor to various crimes in the province.
“201 speeding offences”, MEC Isaac Sileku implored road users in Western Cape to drive carefully
Road users are urged to be more aware of how they handle themselves on the road
Six suspects with traffic warrants over R340,000 arrested
Over the past four weeks at least five motorists with 197 outstanding warrants among them valued at over half a million have been arrested.
Thousands sign petition to deny bail to suspects in Joshlin Smith's trafficking case
Thousands of people are calling on the court to deny bail to the suspects in Joshlin Smith’s trafficking case.
118 arrested for drunk driving on Western Cape roads over the past week
The arrests of drunk drivers totalled 75% of arrests made.
SA drinks too much! Transport Minister slams booze culture during festive season road stats release
Transport Minister Sindi Chikunga has slammed South Africa’s drinking culture while releasing the preliminary report on the 2023/24 Festive Season Safety Campaign at the N1 Grasmere toll plaza.
21 deaths on Western Cape roads, most of them pedestrians
Fourteen of the recorded deaths were those of pedestrians, accounting for two-thirds of all traffic fatalities.
76 have died on Western Cape roads since December 1
A total of 322 arrests were made of which 226 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, 25 for reckless and negligent driving, 41 for possession of fraudulent documentation, and 11 for overloading goods.
‘AmaPanyaza’ can finally fight crime as Lamola designates them as traffic officers
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has conferred Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s crime prevention wardens, which are also known as amaPanyaza, with the same legal status as the Gauteng provincial traffic officers.
Police suspect Winnie Mandela Drive shooting linked to taxi industry
The Winnie Mandela Drive shooting, which caused major traffic delays around the Bryanston and N1 areas on Thursday, has been linked to a potential dispute in the minibus taxi industry.
Winnie Mandela Drive closed due to shooting
The Winnie Mandela Drive off-ramp, formerly William Nicol Drive, has been closed to traffic due to a deadly shooting.
Case of taxi driver accused of causing death of two young girls postponed again
The family of the two Mitchells Plain sisters, aged 6 and 2, who lost their lives in a tragic accident have vented their frustration after the case was postponed again.
Two Soweto children die after eating biscuits from spaza shop
The Gauteng Education MEC has expressed shock after two Grade 1 pupils from a Soweto primary school died after allegedly eating biscuits and drinking juice purchased at a local foreign-run spaza shop.
Driver with 59 outstanding fines worth over R170,000 arrested after chase through canal and vegetation in Kuils River
A driver, who racked up over R100,000 in outstanding warrants, has been arrested in Kuils River.
Cape Town motorist with 167 outstanding warrants worth R148,550 arrested
One of Cape Town’s most wanted motorists, who was number 92 on the Traffic Services’ list of the most wanted 100 motorists, has been arrested.
Iran says it executes leader of women trafficking network
Iran’s judiciary said it had executed the head of a network that trafficked Iranian women to neighbouring countries for prostitution. It said Shahrooz Sakhnoori was the leader of an ‘escort and trafficking network’ of Iranian women and girls.
Joburg criminals cause damage worth over R28m to traffic lights across the city
The Johannesburg Roads Agency has expressed concern over the alarming increase in the theft and vandalism of traffic signals in the City.
EFF blocks N1 North in protest over Janusz Walus parole, wants court ruling reversed
EFF supporters who blocked the N1 highway towards Pretoria on Thursday as they protested the release of Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus, say the decision to release the Polish murderer must be reversed.
Porsche driver was travelling at 130km/h in a 80km/h zone when he struck cyclist Andre Piehl: Report
Speeding was allegedly the main factor that killed Famous Brands executive, Andre Piehl. A report revealed that the driver would have had time to stop if he was adhering to the speed limit.
BATHONG! Motorist calls out JMPD for giving him a fine, when their own disc expired in September 2020
A Gauteng motorist cheekily pointed out that while a JMPD officer was handing him a ticket for an expired disc, the JMPD vehicle also had discs that had expired in 2020.