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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.
The Department of Transport has confirmed that the machine responsible for printing driver's licences is still undergoing maintenance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KZN has implemented a new number plate system to bring it in line with the rest of the country.
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.
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.
The uThukela District water summit highlights the urgent need for financial contributions to maintain clean water supply, addressing severe shortages and infrastructure challenges
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.
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.
MEC Siboniso Duma inspects flood damage across KZN, highlighting infrastructure improvements and the need for resilience against extreme weather.
“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.
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.
Minister Creecy reveals alarming festive season road safety statistics, urging South Africans to change their behaviour to reduce fatalities.
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.
KZN Department of Transport conducts inspections on scholar transport, resulting in 47 vehicles being declared unroadworthy, impacting the safety of pupils across the province.
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.
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.
Seventeen people tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on Van Reenen’s Pass, with only one infant survivor. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is investigating the incident, which involved a minibus taxi and a truck.
KwaZulu-Natal motorists are urged to transition to the new vehicle licence plate system by November 30, 2025 to avoid complications with vehicle renewals and legal issues