Road safety
FACT CHECK: Is SA the ‘most dangerous country in the world to drive in’?
‘Staggering’ and ‘frustrating’ were just two of the words Zutobi used to describe the country’s road safety. But did its evidence make the grade?
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Buckle up: South Africa is the 'most dangerous country to drive in'
Recent data from Zutobi gave driving scores for countries around the world based on factors such as seatbelt use, alcohol related accidents and speed limit - and awarded South Africa a disappointing safety score of 3.41/10
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Safety of scholar transport highlighted by Mpumalanga crash
The dangerous nature of scholar transport has been thrust into the spotlight after the latest deadly crash involving children.
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Traffic officials on alert as the last of SA's holidaymakers head home
Traffic officials across South Africa are on high alert this weekend as the last of the holidaymakers return home.
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34 suspected drunk drivers arrested in Jo'burg during road safety operations
More than 30 Johannesburg motorists have been arrested for suspected drunk driving in the metro.
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Gauteng motorists warned to brace for delays due to rain & load shedding
With a warning that more rain is expected on Friday evening emergency services are urging Gauteng residents to be cautious on the roads.
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One dead, multiple injured in Plattekloof car crash
A man has died and three others have been injured in Plattekloof in Cape Town after a minibus taxi and car collided in the area on Saturday.
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Law enforcement officials out in numbers as holidaymakers head home
As the Heritage weekend draws to an end at least nine road fatalities were recorded in Gauteng and officials are concerned that the number could soon rise.
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WC authorities urge holidaymakers to exercise caution on the roads
One fatal crash has been recorded in Overhex, in Worcester late Saturday night.
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Motorists cautioned to be careful along N3 toll concession
A cold front in parts of South Africa brought icy weather and misty conditions along the highway.
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33 killed as bus crashes into fuel truck in DRC
Deadly road accidents are frequent in DRC where the roads are full of old vehicles that often do not comply with safety norms.
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ANALYSIS: This is why South Africa is not bottom of the class for road safety
An accurate understanding of the problem is an important part of finding solutions.
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WC Transport authorities turn to technology to make roads safer
Patrol vehicles have been fitted with technology that can identify offenders.
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HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Cyclists, cyclists everywhere and not a care to spare
Haji Mohamed Dawjee's first day dropping her child of at daycare was traumatic for more reasons than you can guess.
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RTMC notes more road deaths involving private cars this festive season
The RTMC’s Makhosini Msibi said that this festive season had so far seen more deaths of people in private vehicles than any other mode of transport.
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Traffic volumes spike as Gauteng festive exodus gathers pace
A spike in traffic volumes is being seen along the N1 to Limpopo and the N3 to Durban.
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WC transport dept to intensify road safety ops ahead of festive season
Between 9 and the 15 November, 53 integrated roadblocks were conducted where over 23,000 vehicles were checked.
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Justice Project SA: Road safety messages not getting through to drivers
Mid-term statistics show that 589 people have been killed and over 1,300 arrested for drunk driving since the start of the festive season.
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Demerit system coming, Nzimande warns motorists
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande said that his department would find innovative methods to help police the roads and that this would include an evidentiary breathalyser and the implementation of the Aarto Amendment Bill into law.
