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Unpacking Sanral’s plans to fix the N2 ahead of the busy festive traffic rush
Repair work is under way to fix part of a bridge along the N2 following its partial collapse earlier this month.
PSL star Shaun Mogaila’s R20,000 bail sparks outrage from victim’s family after fatal crash
The family of a nine-year-old girl who died after a horrific crash involving Sekhukhune United player Shaun Mogaila, 29, has expressed deep disappointment with the justice system after he was granted a bail of R20,000, stating that it favours popular people.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy lauds R4. 5 billion upgrade of Huguenot Tunnel to boost economic mobility in the Western Cape
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy emphasises the importance of the R4. 5 billion Huguenot Tunnel upgrade for economic growth and mobility improvements.
Potholes Surge in SA: Over R15 million paid to motorists due to pothole damages
Over R15 million has been paid to motorists across the country by Sanral, after their vehicles were damaged by the pothole-riddled national roads over the past two years, highlighting the dire state of roads in the country.
JMPD warns of traffic disruptions as ANCYL march to JSE in Joburg to demand jobs
ANCYL president Collen Malatji will lead a march to the JSE, highlighting unemployment and inequality, which will result in road closures and traffic disruptions in Johannesburg.
Motorist on top 100 offenders list arrested with warrants totalling nearly R200,000
The suspect was among 285 suspects arrested in the past week.
Damage to roads in the Western Cape due to floods costs R1. 8 billion
The damages assessed are from June 2023 until July 2024.
Sanral welcomes e-toll payment by Gauteng provincial government
The provincial government will be paying R12 billion on the actual debt, R4 billion on the interest incurred, and R4 billion on maintenance, totalling R20 billion in debt.
Joburg braces for major traffic disruptions ahead of Springboks vs All Blacks
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has alerted the public and motorists about major traffic disruptions expected around the game venue.
Plan to end port congestion woes
Transnet faced major challenges last year with truck congestion and container backlogs at the Port of Durban severely impacting the economy.
Dada Morero considers turning Bree Street into park amid road repair delays
‘We will come back with a proper announcement soon, whether we continue to rebuild the roads or perhaps we should look at building a park so that children have activities there,’ new mayor, Morero tells public broadcaster.
Joburg’s M1 highway at a standstill amid Samwu strike
A South African Municipal Workers Union’s (Samwu) strike in Johannesburg has brought traffic on the M1 highway near Braamfontein to a complete standstill.
Sanral completes R500 million upgrades on the N2 from Green River to Qonce
This road connects the R63 and N2, passing near the Steve Biko Centre, the former home of the renowned Black Consciousness Movement leader.
‘Your entry ticket is your toy - or toys!’: Get ready for the 42nd annual Cape Town Charity Toy Run!
People are urged to donate toys and bring joy to many children across the Western Cape.
Upcoming N3 closures: Here’s what you need to know
The fast lane of the N3 southbound will be closed to traffic on Monday, August 19.
N3 highway road closure: When? Why? For how long?
One of the country's busiest highways is set to be closed for four days to allow for blasting activity.
TMPD denies allegations of officers using vehicles for dates and shopping sprees
In response to the allegations raised by the locals, TMPD spokesperson senior superintendent Isaac Mahamba, said: “We are not aware of the allegations that are levelled against our members that they use official vehicles for personal gain. ”
‘Disappointing’ : Criminal justice expert blasts SAPS after viral video of drunk cop
Professor Jean Steyn, a policing and criminal justice expert and head of the Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Zululand, described the situation of a police officer in uniform as disappointing.
Tshwane launches new engineering initiative to address skills shortage
The City of Tshwane's new Professional Engineering Programme tackles the engineer shortage, with a focus on mentorship and skills development, aiming to boost service delivery and infrastructure.
N2 realignment design near completion
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is finalising the full design for the N2 realignment project from Somerset West to Sir Lowry’s Pass.
Malmesbury bypass link road construction remains on track
The new project will feature five new bridges and a new grade-separated interchange at the R46/R46 intersection.
Road closures during the opening of parliament
The opening of parliament address (OPA) takes place once every five years, after the provincial and national elections, to outline the new administration’s plans while also marking the official opening of the new five-year term of parliament.
Limpopo premier promises change with over 300 jobs in road repair
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has pledged to create over 300 permanent jobs for unemployed youth to maintain and repair roads across the province.
Gauteng Education MEC urges parents to check scholar transport after horror crash
Gauteng MEC of Education Matome Chiloane has urged parents to check the conditions of the scholar transportations following a horror crash involving an “overloaded” vehicle carrying learners was hit by a bakkie, claiming the lives of 12 learners and their driver in Carletonville on Wednesday morning.
George municipality launches energy-saving smart lighting pilot project
The pilot project is to test a new smart energy-saving technological system aimed to replace the existing lights with technology that can monitor their status and adjust brightness during times of low traffic, adding to the efficiency of already installed LED lights.