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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
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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
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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
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WATCH | CIT Robbery in Mamelodi, Pretoria
07 September 2026 β 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
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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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Minibus taxi overturns on Dzingahe Bridge outside Thohoyandou
A minibus taxi has overturned on Dzingahe Bridge outside Thohoyandou after reportedly losing control while travelling towards the town. The crash is understood to have involved multiple vehicles. Emergency services are currently at the scene attending to the incident. The number and severity of injuries have not yet been confirmed. Motorists are urged to approach the area with caution as the crash may cause traffic disruptions.

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Sep 51 min read
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Dada Morero reprimands cops for sitting in their cars instead of doing their jobs
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has called on the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to take action against officers who sit in their vehicles instead of carrying out their law-enforcement duties. Morero criticised the conduct of officers, saying it undermines efforts to restore law and order across the city. βThe behaviour of officers sitting in their cars instead of doing their jobs must come to an end,β Morero said. He said JMPD management needed to take gre

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Sep 21 min read
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WATCH | Crime Alert
Someone, Somewhere, Somehow knows these hijackers. Call 08600 10111 #CrimeStop.

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Sep 21 min read
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FUEL PRICE UPDATE
Fuel price adjustments take effect from 2 September 2026. Fuel prices will be adjusted based on current local and international factors, with increases across petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LPGas.

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Aug 311 min read
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WATCH | TRAFFIC ALERT
Location:* R101 Northbound β’ Head on Crash R101 Mokopane Event Type:* Accident / Crash Reported Time:* (30 Aug), 18:54 Head on crash on R101 Mokopane. Emergency are responding. Approach with caution.

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Aug 311 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
π¦π°π΅π²π±ππΉπ²π± ππΉπΌπππΏπ² N3 between Ashburton I/C and Market Road I/C from Saturday, 05 September 2026 at 8pm to Monday, 07 September 2026 at 5am. Please note the the New Market Bridge linking Cleland to Nkondeni will be opened, prior to the demolition

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Aug 311 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
π¦π°π΅π²π±ππΉπ²π± ππΉπΌπππΏπ² N3 between Ashburton I/C and Market Road I/C from Saturday, 05 September 2026 at 8pm to Monday, 07 September 2026 at 5am. Please note the the New Market Bridge linking Cleland to Nkondeni will be opened, prior to the demolition

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Aug 311 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
GERMISTON β Motorists are urged to exercise caution following a fatal crash on the N3 direction South at the Elands Interchange in the Germiston area. A 36-year-old male driver was certified deceased at the scene after a white Eicher truck reportedly lost control. The left lane is currently affected, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Freeway Unit on scene managing the situation. β οΈ Motorists are advised to reduce speed, approach the scene with caution, and

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Aug 301 min read
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WATCH | Road rage incident in Randburg
ROAD RAGE ERUPTS ON MALIBONGWE DRIVE, NORTH RIDDING, RANDBURG

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Aug 301 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
MIDLANDS EMS is on the scene of a fatal accident on the N3 Southbound just out side Mooi River Tollgate

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Aug 301 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
βββββββββββββββββββββ Location:* Johannesburg β’ Barbara Rd / Edenvale Event Type:* Google Maps 15-Min Traffic Scan Reported Time:* Today (30 Aug), 11:52 MODERATE TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN: R24 Albertina Sisulu (Gilloolys - Edenvale - OR Tambo) Eastbound. +9 min delay β’ Avg Speed: 51 km/h (Normal: 100 km/h). Bottleneck around Barbara Rd / Edenvale. Use Meadowdale / Edenvale Rd or R21. Verified via Google Maps 15-Min Live Watch. π *GPS Pin:* https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&qu

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Aug 301 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
βββββββββββββββββββββ Location:* Pretoria β’ R80 Wonderboom South Event Type:* Google Maps 15-Min Traffic Scan Reported Time:* Today (30 Aug), 11:52 MODERATE TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN: R80 Mabopane Highway (Pretoria Central - Theo Martins Pass) Northbound. +6 min delay β’ Avg Speed: 59 km/h (Normal: 85 km/h). Bottleneck around R80 Wonderboom South. Use Es'kia Mphahlele Dr or Paul Kruger St. Verified via Google Maps 15-Min Live Watch. π *GPS Pin:* https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api

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Aug 301 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
βββββββββββββββββββββ Location:* Pretoria β’ N14 Brakfontein West Event Type:* Google Maps 15-Min Traffic Scan Reported Time:* 2026-08-30T09:22:07.327Z HEAVY CONGESTION: N14 Highway (Pretoria - Centurion - Krugersdorp) Southwest. +11 min delay β’ Avg Speed: 68 km/h (Normal: 100 km/h). Bottleneck around N14 Brakfontein West. Use Hendrik Verwoerd Dr or Wierda Rd (M10). Verified via Google Maps 15-Min Live Watch. π *GPS Pin:* https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-25.8

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Aug 301 min read
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TRAFFIC ALERT
βββββββββββββββββββββ Location:* Pretoria β’ R80 Wonderboom South Event Type:* Google Maps 15-Min Traffic Scan Reported Time:* 2026-08-30T09:10:14.169Z MODERATE TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN: R80 Mabopane Highway (Pretoria Central - Theo Martins Pass) Northbound. +6 min delay β’ Avg Speed: 59 km/h (Normal: 85 km/h). Bottleneck around R80 Wonderboom South. Use Es'kia Mphahlele Dr or Paul Kruger St. Verified via Google Maps 15-Min Live Watch. π GPS Pin: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?ap

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Aug 301 min read
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