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Motorist arrested for clocking 187km in Centurion
Gauteng traffic police arrested a 42-year-old man on the N1 in Centurion after a high-speed chase.
Gauteng officials say they will start deploying more officers on freeways.
It’s understood the 26-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle & died on the scene.
Officials say the biggest culprits are motorists driving drunk or speeding.
The kick-off is at 3:30 this afternoon and roads will remain closed until 8 pm tonight.
It’s understood the driver of a bakkie lost control before crashing early this morning.
Piotrans will approach the Labour Court today to ask for an interdict to declare the strike illegal.
Commuters across Johannesburg have been urged to make alternative arrangements.
The Gauteng Transport Department is concerned about how Julius Malema’s speeding case was handled.
The warrant officer was arrested at a checkpoint while driving to Kempton Park.
Nearly 100 motorists have been arrested for drunk driving in Gauteng in the last 24 hours.
The traffic violator was released on bail and will appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
Officials in the WC & Gauteng are urging motorists to drive safely this festive season.