EWN Editor-in-Chief Mahlatse Mahlase in conversation with Road Traffic Management Corporation CEO Makhosini Msibi, SALBA CEO Kurt Moore, and Clinical Psychologist Dr Malebo Mashaba on 'Inside EWN: The Round Table'. This week's discussion: Does South Africa need to change its alcohol laws? #InsideEWN #TheRoundTable #AlcoholLaws
The research was conducted by the RTMC in collaboration with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), and the University of South Africa (Unisa).
In a video that went viral, the 36-year-old driver was seen clocking just over 300km/h in an Audi TT on the N1 Southbound in Midrand while being filmed by a passenger encouraging him to go faster.
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula visited the offices of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in Midrand on Tuesday. He observed operations of accident responses and was briefed about how systems are being implemented.
Two people were killed and 39 others were injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned on a stretch of that road.
Hlongwa died following a road accident while travelling from Limpopo on Friday.
Nine people died and 20 others were injured in the multi-vehicle pileup near the Barry Marais offramp on Monday.
Over 500 motorists were arrested over the Easter long weekend for various offences, with the majority being for drinking and driving.
Major routes, including the N1 and N3, are experiencing high traffic volumes on Monday as people make their way back home after the Easter long weekend.
The RTMC has announced that it is considering having the K53 method reviewed and having novice drivers accompanied by experienced drivers for the first six months behind the wheel.
This is a proposal by the Road Traffic Management Corporation which wants the act of driving under the influence to be moved from being a Schedule 2 offence to a Schedule 5 or 6 under the Criminal Procedure Act.
The RTMC says it’s extremely concerned about two major bus crashes on the NI highway in Limpopo this week in which 20 people were killed.
All the arrested officials allegedly colluded with motorists to clear outstanding vehicle licence fees and penalties.
Law enforcement agencies say an integrated law plan is underway across all roads in Gauteng.
More than 1,500 vehicles have been recorded hourly on the N3 to KwaZulu Natal and the N1 heading towards Limpopo.
The pair were killed this week when a motorist ploughed into the roadblock on Witkoppen Drive.
It says its officials are also gearing themselves up for increased traffic volumes on the roads after the New Year's day long weekend.
RTMC warns those planning to be on the road during the weekend of the New Year to respect road traffic rules.
