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Western cape traffic service

Cape authorities continue hunt for suspects who attacked traffic officer

By Tessa Knight

The traffic official, who was working alone at the time, had to drive himself to hospital for medical treatment after the attack.

  • An accident over the Easter break that left 3 passengers dead. Picture: ER24

    WC authorities to be out in 'full force' during Easter weekend

    The department’s Easter road safety plan is in full operation, Western Cape Transport MEC Donald Grant says.

    1871 days ago
  • Talking on the phone while driving. Picture: freeimages.com

    Cellphones confiscated from CT motorists to be used in fighting crime

    The city has confiscated more than 10,000 cellphones since its by-law came into effect in 2013.

    2140 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS @SAPoliceService

    Over 60 arrested in WC clampdown on public transport vehicles

    The arrests were made along the N2 and R300 highways as part of Operation Throttle.

    2261 days ago
  • All entrances to Langa have been closed due to a violent service delivery protest. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    Protests in Langa

    All entrances to Langa have been closed due to a violent service delivery protest.

    2880 days ago
  • Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa has urged motorists to drive safely. Picture: Stock.Xchng.

    WC braces for traffic surge

    Traffic volumes are expected to increase on major routes ahead of the long weekend.

    2905 days ago
  • FILE: The Western Cape does not have the highest vehicle licencing fees in the country, said the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works on Friday. Picture: AFP/RODGER BOSCH.

    ‘WC licence fee not the most expensive’

    The tariff is expected to increase by a further 3,4 percent in July.

    2919 days ago
  • FILE: Traffic in Cape Town. Picture: AFP.

    WC motorists urged to drive with care

    Traffic chief Kenny Africa says motorists must maintain a safe following distance on wet roads.

    2921 days ago
  • WC traffic has warned long distance drivers unroadworthy vehicles will be impounded immediately. Picture: EWN

    WC traffic to impound unroadworthy vehicles

    WC traffic has warned long distance drivers unroadworthy vehicles will be impounded immediately.

    2973 days ago
  • Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa. Picture: Rafiq Wagiet/EWN.

    5 killed on WC roads this weekend

    Two were killed in a head on collision while three died in separate accidents in Grabouw.

    2994 days ago
  • FILE: Cape Town police discover abalone during a raid. Picture: Supplied

    Unlucky abalone thief nabbed twice

    WC traffic pulled over an abalone trafficker who escaped, only to be caught later with more abalone.

    3018 days ago
  • WC traffic officials say pedestrians caught trying to cross highways will be arrested and fined.

    CT highway pedestrians face arrest

    WC traffic officials say pedestrians caught trying to cross highways will be arrested and fined.

    3020 days ago
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    CT road still closed after protests

    A section of Vanguard Drive is still closed after service delivery protests at the weekend.

    3029 days ago
  • FILE: A man and his bakkie were burnt out after he crashed into a concrete wall in Bredasdorp on Sunday 26 January 2014. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Man and bakkie burnt beyond recognition

    The driver of the bakkie lost control of his vehicle and hit a concrete wall in Bredasdorp.

    3043 days ago
  • Cape Town traffic officials are anticipating high traffic volumes on the province's roads as holidaymakers head home. Picture: Alleta Gardner/EWN

    WC expecting busy roads

    Hundreds of motorists are making their way home before schools open on Wednesday.

    3057 days ago
  • At least nine people were killed in a taxi accident on N1 on 7 January 2014. Picture: ER24 Cape Winelands

    Probe into deadly taxi crash

    nine people were killed when a taxi smashed into the back of an idle truck.

    3062 days ago
  • WC Traffic Chief Kenny Africa has sent a strong warning to those who do their makeup in traffic. Picture: EWN

    WC Traffic: Do not apply makeup in traffic

    WC Traffic Chief Kenny Africa has sent a strong warning to those who do their makeup in traffic.

    3089 days ago
  • The new extension will help open up traffic to the N7 and the M12. Picture: AFP.

    Sandown Road extension to be unveiled

    The new extension will help open up traffic to the N7 and the M12.

    3132 days ago
  • Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa. Picture: Rafiq Wagiet/EWN

    Two killed on WC roads in 24 hours

    Both were pedestrians killed while crossing the road.

    3156 days ago
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