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  • Police embarked on a roadblock. Picture: Twitter/ @SAPoliceService.

    Man ‘rushing to gamble’ nabbed going 225km/h

    Gauteng traffic police have arrested two men for speeding on the N1 north outside Pretoria since the start of the Easter weekend.

    1900 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: EWN.

    High Easter traffic volumes recorded on N3 Toll Route

    The N3 Toll Concession says nearly 1,500 vehicles per hour have been passing between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

    1900 days ago
  • Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa. Picture: Rafiq Wagiet/EWN.

    Long distance taxis to be monitored closely over Easter weekend

    Western Cape traffic officials say long distance taxi operators will be monitored closely this weekend.

    1901 days ago
  • FILE: Passengers at Park Station were unaware of a bus driver strike on 13 April 2017. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN.

    Commuters disappointed as bus strike disrupts Easter plans

    Commuters who have been left stranded by the national bus strike say they’re disappointed that their plans for the Easter long weekend have been disrupted.

    1901 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: EWN.

    KZN deploys 22,000 officials to monitor roads during Easter weekend

    On Thursday, more than 1,300 vehicles were entering the province at a time.

    1901 days ago
  • FILE: Taxi accident in Mitchells Plain. Picture: MRJ @eyesatu.

    WC officials to clamp down on bad driving during Easter holidays

    Officials have expressed concern over the increase in the number of head-on collisions over the past week.

    1907 days ago
  • Law enforcement officers, Thandumzi Soyamba and Ntombekhaya Ncubukezi. Picture: City of Cape Town.

    Two CT cops awarded for saving a woman, child

    Thandumzi Soyamba & Ntombekhaya Ncubukezi rescued a woman and 4-year-old from being kidnapped.

    2281 days ago
  • FILE. The minister announced the preliminary road death statistics at a briefing in Pretoria today. Picture: Twitter @EWNTraffic.

    Minister: 46% decline in Easter road deaths

    Dipuo Peters announced the preliminary road death stats at a briefing in Pretoria today.

    2282 days ago
  • FILE. The player, reported to be Pirates' goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo, was arrested for driving at 173km/h. Picture: Saps

    Speeding soccer player expected in court today

    The player, reported to be Pirates' goalkeeper Brighton Mhlongo, was arrested for driving at 173km/h.

    2282 days ago
  • FILE. The department says 108 speeding drivers were arrested since Good Friday and at least 790 drunk drivers were handcuffed. Picture: freeimages.com.

    JMPD makes good on Easter weekend promise

    Hundreds of arrested motorists are expected to appear in court this week.

    2282 days ago
  • Easter traffic. Picture: Twitter EWNTraffic.

    Minister to release Easter holiday road stats today

    Thousands of holidaymakers took advantage of the long weekend with some only arriving late last night.

    2282 days ago
  • FILE: The highest volumes in Gauteng have been recorded on the N1 from Polokwane where 2,600 cars are travelling through toll plazas per hour. Picture: Twitter @EWNTraffic.

    #EasterWeekend: Traffic on major routes moving on a snail pace

    Authorities are pleading with motorists on routes leading to routes leading to JHB and CT to be patient.

    2283 days ago
  • FILE: Traffic officials have called on motorists to continue to adhere to the rules of the road. Picture: Aletta Harris/EWN.

    Easter road safety operation sees several roadblocks in WC

    Four people have been killed on the province's roads since the start of the long weekend.

    2284 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Eskom continues ‘maintenance festival’ during Easter weekend

    The utility says it has a chance to do as much maintenance as possible because people are away for Easter.

    2285 days ago
  • FILE: Officials say traffic on the provinces freeways has subsided today after thousands made their way to their holiday destinations yesterday. Picture: SAPS.

    Over 50 Gauteng motorists arrested for drunk driving

    Gauteng townships are now being closely monitored after a series of serious accidents.

    2285 days ago
  • FILE. Ten thousand rabbits were shot by more than 300 hunters in 27 teams during the 24-hour "bunny hunt", which began on Good Friday. Among the hunters were a few ferrets, according to organiser Eugene Ferreira. Picture: Free Images.

    Ten thousand rabbits shot in New Zealand Easter hunt

    Bunnies were in the firing line at an annual rabbit-shooting event where they’re regarded as pests.

    2285 days ago
  • FILE. Law enforcement agencies have been conducting overnight operations in the province as part of ongoing Easter weekend operations. Picture: Twitter EWNTraffic.

    Easter weekend: KZN authorities make 114 drunk driver arrests

    One hundred and fourteen drunk drivers have been arrested with over 13,000 different charges opened.

    2285 days ago
  • FILE. Minister Dipuo PetersHAS asked the RTMC to consider publishing the names of people convicted of bad behaviour on the roads. Picture: freeimages.com.

    Will naming & shaming stop carnage SA’s roads?

    Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has suggested that motorists be named and shamed for violating traffic laws.

    2285 days ago
  • Traffic Officer who forms part of the Ghost Squad writing out a ticket in Cape Town. Picture: EWN.

    WC traffic officials gear up for busy Easter

    Traffic volumes will peak from today as people take to the roads to head off on holiday.

    2287 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter @EWNTraffic.

    City of CT law officials warn motorists against drinking and driving

    Law enforcement officials say they'll be out in full force during the upcoming long weekends.

    2292 days ago
  • Transport Minister Dipuo Peters releasing the Easter road fatalities for 2015. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    Dramatic rise in Easter weekend road deaths

    Easter weekend road fatalities rose to 287 this year from 193 in 2014.

    2638 days ago
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