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New MyCiTi bus stops proposed in Cape Town
Cape Town invites Parklands and Camps Bay residents to comment on new MyCiTi bus stops, a crucial step in addressing the city's traffic congestion and enhancing public transport accessibility.
Have your say: Proposed MyCiTi bus stops in Parklands and Camps Bay aim to alleviate traffic
Residents of Parklands and Camps Bay are invited to provide feedback on proposed MyCiTi bus stops aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in Cape Town. The City of Cape Town is investing significantly in public transport infrastructure to improve accessibility and connectivity.
City of Ekurhuleni slaps close to 400 metro police officers with pre-dismissal notices over illegal strike
Nearly 400 EMPD officers face pre-dismissal action after taking part in an unauthorized protest that gridlocked major highways and disrupted access to OR Tambo International Airport.
Cape Town's ambitious rollout of the largest public transport infrastructure project
Cape Town invites Parklands and Camps Bay residents to comment on new MyCiTi bus stops, a crucial step in addressing the city's traffic congestion and enhancing public transport accessibility.
The daily struggle: How Cape Town traffic impacts commuters
Discover how traffic congestion in Cape Town affects daily commuters, featuring insights from local drivers and city officials on potential solutions.
Navigating Cape Town's congestion: Insights on how traffic woes impact drivers
Capetonians are grappling with severe traffic congestion, leading to significant time loss and frustration.
Easter road carnage: Three killed in R35 crash
Three individuals, including a toddler, have tragically died in a crash on the R35 between Bethal and Middelburg. As authorities raise alarms about road safety for the Easter weekend, the increasing number of fatalities highlights the urgent need for caution.
Border Management Authority commissioner urges immediate action on illegal immigration from neighbouring nations
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, highlights the pressing need for neighbouring countries to intensify their efforts against illegal immigration, stressing the impact on South Africa.
South Africa's reckless driving culture: What is fuelling the lawlessness?
Criminology Professor Christiaan Bezuidenhout explains why South Africans routinely ignore road rules, from the normalisation of traffic violations to corruption and inadequate law enforcement. What will it take to change this lethal culture of lawlessness on our roads?
Over 30 pedestrians died on Western Cape roads in March
As pedestrian fatalities spike in Cape Town, community and government leaders are calling for urgent measures to tackle this devastating issue.
Traffic reporter Rob Beezy leaves Metro FM after 13 years
After nearly two decades of dedicated service, beloved traffic reporter Rob Byrne, known as Roby Beezy, announces his departure from Metro FM.
Semigrants reconsider Cape Town move as Joburg's property market gains interest
With property prices rising and logistical challenges in the Western Cape, many South Africans are thinking about returning to Johannesburg, where the housing market is more accessible and job opportunities are plentiful.
Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic accidents amid first rains
Discover the alarming rise in traffic accidents in Cape Town as the rainy season begins, with law enforcement ramping up efforts to ensure road safety
Semigrants rethink Cape Town move as Johannesburg property market attracts attention
Amid rising property costs and infrastructure challenges in Cape Town, a growing number of semigrants are reconsidering their moves and eyeing Johannesburg's budding property market.
Ekurhuleni Metro warns EMPD officers over illegal strike participation
The city of Ekurhuleni has warned EMPD officers who participated in an illegal protest over overtime and salary adjustments that action will be taken against them if they caused any damage or injuries during the strike.
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.
Community concerns prompt action on defective traffic lights in Mamelodi
The City of Tshwane is set to address long-standing traffic congestion and safety issues at the Tsamaya Road and Watloo intersection in Mamelodi by repairing malfunctioning traffic lights.
Tshwane appoints Revo Spies as new deputy commissioner to combat vandalism
The Tshwane Metro Police Department has appointed Revo Spies as Deputy Commissioner to tackle the rising theft and vandalism of municipal infrastructure.
Get ready : Cape Town's first Sky Circle construction begins March 2025
This Sky Circle, the first of its kind in South Africa, is a crucial component of the MyCiTi bus service expansion.
7 000 Vehicles per hour: Cape Town's ongoing traffic crisis
As congestion rises in Cape Town, the City initiates a study to enhance urban mobility through the Foreshore Freeway Precinct project.
Cape Town traffic nightmare: 7,000 vehicles recorded on highways per hour
As Cape Town's population surges, commuters face unprecedented delays, prompting the City to initiate a vital scoping study aimed at transforming urban mobility.
Cape Town's traffic woes: Commuters struggle amid ongoing roadworks
As Cape Town's traffic congestion worsens, commuters voice their frustrations and share their daily struggles amidst ongoing roadworks and infrastructure upgrades.
Cape Town traffic is about to get worse
As traffic congestion in Cape Town escalates, commuters are urged to prepare for significant delays due to roadworks and cruise ship arrivals.
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.
Malema to Kenny Kunene: ‘You are lazy and incompetent, you can’t fix robots and potholes’
EFF leader Julius Malema has slammed City of Joburg's Roads and Transport MMC Kenny Kunene for not doing his job properly. Traffic light failure and potholes have been long-standing issues in Johannesburg, with many busy intersections without functioning robots leading to traffic jams and accidents.