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Durban Metro Police Academy set for major facelift
This ambitious proposal was recently tabled by the Security and Emergency Services Committee during the eThekwini Executive Committee (Exco) meeting held on Wednesday.
Durban Metro Police Academy set for major upgrade to enhance training
The Durban Metro Police Services Training Academy is undergoing a significant upgrade to enhance its training facilities, comply with legislative requirements, and better prepare recruits for modern policing challenges.
Bribery and fraud: South Africa’s judiciary takes a stand in vehicle testing
South Africa’s judiciary has sentenced eight individuals for their roles in a significant vehicle testing corruption scandal, aiming to restore integrity in the industry.
Details emerge on Van Reenen’s Pass crash that killed 17, with one survivor
The KZN Transport Department provides details on Van Reenen’s Pass crash, confirming 17 fatalities and one survivor
Details emerge on Van Reenen’s Pass crash: 17 confirmed dead, one survivor
The KZN Transport Department provides details on Van Reenen’s Pass crash, confirming 17 fatalities and one survivor
RTMC urges caution for night travel in rainy conditions after N3 accident claims 18 lives
Following a tragic accident on the N3 that claimed 18 lives, the RTMC warns motorists to avoid night travel during rainy conditions to enhance road safety.
Western Cape records 122 road deaths as border control tightens over festive season
According to the Western Cape government, most of the fatalities were passengers, pedestrians, and drivers. Notably, 51 of the incidents involved pedestrians, and 21 were identified as hit-and-run cases.
KZN braces for severe weather, Orange level 6 warning issued for disruptive rain
KwaZulu-Natal residents are on high alert as the South African Weather Service has issued an orange level 6 warning for disruptive rainfall. With predictions exceeding 120mm of rain, authorities have warned of potential flooding and infrastructure disruption across multiple municipalities. Essential safety measures have been announced for residents and motorists.
Holiday period sees record 7 400 traffic violations across South Africa
South African traffic authorities arrested more than 7 400 motorists during the 2024/25 festive season, with offences ranging from drunk driving to excessive speeding. The nationwide crackdown saw over a million vehicles checked, revealing concerning patterns of reckless behaviour on our roads.
Road Traffic Management Corporation to focus on districts with high road crash and fatality statistics
The RTMC said the districts with a high number of crashes are Amathole district in the Eastern Cape, eThekwini Municipality, City of Johannesburg, City of Cape Town, City of Tshwane, Capricorn, Ekurhuleni, Cape Winelands, Vhembe and Fezile Dabi
Popcru calls for nationalisation of traffic police amid rising road fatalities
As South Africa grapples with an increase in road fatalities, the Police and Prisons Rights Union is making a compelling case for reforming traffic policing.
RAF CEO reveals millions owed by medical aid schemes
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo has revealed that the fund is owed millions by medical aid scheme service providers, including Discovery and other institutions.
Two major reasons why South Africa’s roads are so deadly at this time of year
Fatigue, both physical and mental, as well as poor vehicle condition are two highly preventable factors that play a huge part in causing the carnage on South Africa’s roads.
‘Overburdened’ traffic officers a concern
The government's 46-day campaign started on December 1 with the aim to reduce the devastating toll of road accidents which claimed 1285 lives during the 2023 holiday period.
Increased traffic enforcement by KZN authorities amid rising serious road accidents
KZN authorities have arrested over ten taxi drivers and deployed additional traffic officers to enhance road safety efforts.
Tragic Eastern Cape collision claims 14 lives
Fourteen people lost their lives in a tragic collision in the Eastern Cape, prompting an investigation by the Road Traffic Management Corporation. Authorities urge caution on the roads during this busy season.
Two dead, 30 injured in N3 multi-vehicle crash
Two trucks and a fully-loaded bus crashed on Thursday evening
South Africa's most dangerous roads named as Festive Season Road Safety Campaign gets underway
South Africa's 2024 Festive Season Road Safety campaign will see law enforcement focusing on the country's most dangerous routes, with 24-hour policing also introduced.
Festive season road safety campaign launched
Road crashes are not only a human tragedy but also an economic burden, costing the nation R205 billion in 2023
Holidaying in KZN? Four beaches have been closed, while 19 remain open
A total of 19 beaches are open for holidaymakers to enjoy, eThekwini Municipality said this week.
Car owners who fraudulently received roadworthy certificates traced in Gauteng, Limpopo and KZN and arrested
Cashiers and vehicle examiners at Mookgopong private testing station in Limpopo, ‘unlawfully and falsely’ issued roadworthy certificates without following due process.
Severe weather alert: caution for motorists in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Eastern Cape
Motorists in KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Eastern Cape are urged to exercise caution as severe thunderstorms and heavy rains threaten road safety.
‘The need for a strong and decisive response has never been greater’: Tourism operators on taxi patroller extortion
A taxi operator said his bus carrying tourists was blocked by taxi operators who demanded that he pays R4,000 and the bus was only released after the money was paid.
‘It’s not illegal to pick up hitch-hikers, taxi associations must not act like police’: MEC Jackie Macie
MEC Jackie Macie said it is not a criminal offence for anyone to stand on the road and ask for a lift from any motorist, and drivers are allowed to give lifts to pedestrians.
Long distance taxi operators stage second day of blockades in Durban
Traffic in and around the Durban city centre has been disrupted following a second day of blockades by members of long distance taxi associations.