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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.
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.
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.
Three drunk drivers were arrested in Limpopo for attempting to bribe traffic officers during the Easter road safety campaign.
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.
With thousands on the move this Easter, President Cyril Ramaphosa warns motorists of the dangers on the roads and emphasises the importance of safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A bus crash near Klawer injures six children, prompting urgent calls for improved school transport safety measures.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is anticipating significant revenue from motor vehicle licences.
The Road Accident Fund has welcomed a five-year sentence for a woman who attempted to defraud R700 000 through duplicate claims, as the organisation battles widespread fraud that has contributed to its R300 billion deficit. Officials report blocking R65 million in fraudulent claims in recent years.
With South Africa's roads claiming around 12,000 lives annually, calls are being made to reassess the K53 driving licence test. IOL asked three driving experts to weigh in on the matter.
The JMPD has arrested 112 motorists for drunk driving in just one week, marking a significant escalation in Johannesburg's battle against road safety violations.
A woman from the Eastern Cape has been sentenced for defrauding the Road Accident Fund in a scheme that nearly cost taxpayers over R700,000.
After a seven-year absence and over R600 million in lost revenue, speed cameras are returning to Durban's roads. The eThekwini Municipality has confirmed new equipment has been acquired and officers are being trained, though details about resolving the long-standing legal dispute with the National Prosecuting Authority remain undisclosed.
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.
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.
After a tragic accident on Duinefontein Road, Louise Diedericks' family mourns her loss while the community demands urgent traffic safety measures.
The Special Investigating Unit said so far, law firms have returned R318 million which they had received as duplicate payments.
"Speeding not only increases the likelihood of incidents, but also reduces reaction time, making it more difficult to avoid hazards. "
Three people lost their lives and many others were injured in two separate crashes in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting calls for stricter enforcement against reckless driving.
The Gauteng Department of Education and scholar transport organisations have pledged enhanced safety measures following a tragic N12 accident that claimed the lives of four learners in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. .