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WATCH | BMA, SARS step up measures to ease truck congestion at Lebombo
The Border Management Authority (BMA) and South African Revenue Service (SARS) have intensified interventions to address severe truck congestion at the Lebombo Port of Entry, acknowledging the impact of prolonged queues on commercial traffic, travellers, communities and the economy. The authorities said the congestion was a complex, corridor-wide challenge driven by high volumes of commercial traffic, infrastructure limitations, operational conditions on both sides of the bor

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Gauteng transport department processes 220 licence applications in first two weeks of GPTRIS
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has welcomed the response from public transport operators to the implementation of the Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System (GPTRIS). The department processed 220 applications between 1 and 14 September 2026, with more than 30 operating licences issued through over-the-counter transactions during the same period. Diale-Tlabela said the early uptake showed growing confidence in the department's effort

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Sep 182 min read


Three killed, including two UK tourists, in N4 crash near Ngodwana
Three people, including two tourists from the United Kingdom, were killed in a multiple-vehicle crash on the N4 Toll Road near Ngodwana in Mpumalanga on Wednesday afternoon. It is alleged that a truck travelling on the D799 Kapsehoop Road skipped an intersection and collided with three vehicles travelling on the N4. The vehicles involved were two light delivery vehicles (LDVs) and an SUV. The driver and passenger in the SUV, both from the UK, died on impact. The driver of one

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Sep 161 min read


Protesters blockade roads over illegal electricity connections in south Johannesburg
Motorists have been warned to avoid parts of Ennerdale, Finetown and Lenasia South after protesters barricaded Provincial Road and the K43 with burning tyres and rocks on Monday morning. The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said the protest action was ongoing as of 06:50 on 14 September, with both roads completely blocked. According to information gathered at the scene, residents are allegedly protesting over illegal electricity connections in the area and d

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Sep 141 min read


WATCH | CIT Robbery in Mamelodi, Pretoria
07 September 2026 – 15h52 An active incident (possible armed robbery/CIT heist) has been reported near Skosana-Xaba Dr and Didmala Street in Mamelodi, Pretoria. These incidents usually have increased risk of shots fired and explosives. Law Enforcement has been informed. Members of the public are advised to avoid the area until further notice. Gauteng Provincial JOC A Gauteng Police Board Initiative #SaferCity

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Sep 71 min read


WATCH | TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SPRINGBOKS VS ALL BLACKS
Motorists are advised of road closures & traffic diversions around FNB Stadium for the match on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Gates open: 12:00 | Kick-off: 17:10 Road Closures Begin at 11:00 Parking: Pre-booked parking tickets are mandatory for private vehicles entering the precinct. No ticket = No entry. No sales on-site! Public Transport: Spectators are urged to use Park-and-Ride SA, Rea Vaya, Gautrain, or E-hailing (pick-up/drop-off at Landbou Rd Transport Hub). Major Clos

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Sep 51 min read
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