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    WC govt urges CT residents to continue saving water

    The average dam level for the region has dropped to 17.6%.

    1515 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS.

    Gauteng police make more than 1,000 arrests over weekend

    Stop and searches, roadblocks and raids were carried out by officers, resulting in stolen vehicles and weapons being recovered.

    1516 days ago
  • Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa. Picture: EWN

    WC officials issue close to R1 mn in traffic fines since start of Easter weekend

    Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says 63 drunk drivers have also been arrested since Friday.

    1517 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN.

    Nkosi-Malobane calls on public transport operators to prioritise safety

    MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says they will take appropriate action to minimise the fatal crashes reported this Easter weekend.

    1517 days ago
  • Queen Elizabeth II at the Palace of Westminster after the state opening of Parliament on 8 May 2013 in London. Picture: AFP.

    Queen Elizabeth attends Easter service at Windsor

    The British monarch was greeted at the chapel by the Dean of Windsor David Conner, who will conduct the wedding service on 19 May.

    1517 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com

    JMPD urges motorists, pedestrians to be cautious on the roads

    The Easter weekend is drawing to an end and, so far, over 200 people have been arrested for drunken driving.

    1517 days ago
  • Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter.

    10 killed on WC roads since start of Easter weekend

    In one incident along Houwhoek Pass, a woman and a toddler died after the driver of the vehicle they were in lost control and went down the mountain side.

    1518 days ago
  • Western Cape traffic officials conducting random breath test during a roadblock. Picture: @WCGovTPW/Twitter.

    Authorities on high alert as traffic volumes expected to increase

    In Johannesburg, the Metro Police Department says operations are in place to monitor traffic,

    1518 days ago
  • A traffic road block. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    RTMC expects traffic volumes to decrease

    Law enforcement agencies say an integrated law plan is underway across all roads in Gauteng.

    1519 days ago
  • Heavy rain and flash floods affected traffic in Johannesburg and surrounding areas on 23 March 2018. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Rainy weather expected to hit different parts of SA

    The service says thunderstorms are expected in Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.

    1520 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN.

    Gauteng Safety depart launches law enforcement plan for Easter Weekend

    MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says anyone who does not comply with the rules of the road will be dealt with.

    1520 days ago
  • Member of the mayoral committee for transport in the city of Johannesburg, Nonhlanhla Makhuba at the Doornfontein taxi rank. Makhuba engaged with taxi operators and commuters before they travel for the annual Easter break. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/ EWN

    [WATCH] Makhuba: Taxi drivers need to be safe this Easter

    Johannesburg Transport MMC Nonhlanhla Makhuba visits taxi ranks in the city ahead of the Easter long weekend to promote driver safety.

    1520 days ago
  • FILE: A general view of the slow-moving traffic volume at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Picture: Facebook.

    Home Affairs still faces security challenges at various borders

    Minister Malusi Gigaba says officials have been fraudulently stamping travellers’ documents and some were arrested during the festive season.

    1521 days ago
  • Malusi Gigaba at a briefing. Picture: AFP

    Gigaba: Home Affairs ready for busy Easter long weekend

    Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says plans have been put in place to make sure operations run smoothly at all South Africa’s ports of entry.

    1522 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    JMPD warns motorists to behave ahead of Easter weekend

    JMPD says roadblocks will be set up on all major and busy roads and freeways. Johannesburg emergency services will remain on high alert throughout the long weekend.

    1522 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    CT officials gearing up for Easter long weekend

    Law enforcement authorities say they are extremely concerned about the behaviour of drivers and the absolute contempt many have for the law.

    1523 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Twitter/@ER24EMS.

    RAF to meet families of Easter weekend accidents victims

    In KwaZulu-Natal at least 50 people were killed in accidents involving public transport in Port Shepstone and near Nkandla.

    1865 days ago
  • FILE: ER24 paramedics work at the scene of an accident. Picture: Twitter/@ER24EMS.

    10 people killed in taxi collision near Port Shepstone

    It’s understood that three minibus taxis collided on Monday night when one of the drivers tried to overtake a vehicle on the N2 at Umzumbe near Port Shepstone.

    1866 days ago
  • Two taxis collided on the N3 leaving three people dead and 35 injured. Picture: Twitter @ER24.

    3 die on N3 in KZN after two taxis collide

    At least 35 other people have been injured during the accident. The cause of the crash is not yet known.

    1866 days ago
  • Picture: imgkid.com

    [UPDATE] 14 people die on WC roads during Easter Weekend

    This includes 8 people, including 4 children, who died when their vehicle collided head-on with a bus on the N7 near Klawer.

    1867 days ago
  • Picture: EWN.

    RTMC expects traffic to build up as Easter holidays draw to an end

    The N3 toll concession between Gauteng and KZN says Easter Monday usually records the year’s highest volumes of traffic.

    1868 days ago
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