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  • Traffic on the N1 South, at the Beyers Naude off ramp, after a minibus taxi and a bakkie collided on 24 August 2016. Picture: Twitter: itrafficgp

    N1 accident causes major traffic delays in JHB

    Traffic is backed up, with the accident affecting three lanes on a stretch of the highway.

    2094 days ago
  • The Johannesburg Roads Agency is undertaking essential maintenance on the M1 freeway between Killarney and Crown Interchange. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Blue Monday ahead as M1 project intensifies, Sandton traffic to be heavy

    The next phase of the M1 highway project affects traffic from Alexandra & Midrand coming into Sandton.

    2181 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter @EWNTraffic.

    N1 Petroport roof caves in, injuring 3

    The highway has been closed in both directions just after the Zambezi off ramp north of Pretoria.

    2190 days ago
  • Traffic in Cape Town. Picture: AFP/RODGER BOSCH

    Could traffic congestion be the reason employees are slacking off?

    Labour lawyer Michael Bagraim chats to 702’s John Robbie about traffic congestion and its impact on worker well-being.

    2201 days ago
  • Picture: Xolani Koyana/EWN.

    Heavy traffic expected in WC as long weekend draws to a close

    Western Cape Traffic chief Kenny Africa has urged motorists to be vigilant and patient.

    2209 days ago
  • Traffic in Cape Town. Picture: AFP/RODGER BOSCH

    Study: Cape Town is SA's most congested city

    CapeTalk’s Kienno Kammies interviews TomTom Traffic Analyst Jaap Schaapherder & UCT’s Professor Marianne van Schuren on Cape Town being the most congested city in SA.

    2249 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.

    2252 days ago
  • IEC registration point. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Residents urged to register before CT Cycle Tour begins

    To avoid getting held up in annoying traffic jams tomorrow, residents have been urged to register today.

    2266 days ago
  • FILE: At the moment, construction on the M1 Highway to upgrade bridges is causing major congestion, and this could continue for over a year. Picture: freeimages.com.

    JHB motorists losing hours of productivity due to traffic

    Motorists lose about 3 hours 4 minutes daily, which can be equated to about R100 per person, per hour.

    2298 days ago
  • Jakes Gerwel Drive at the Mitchells Plain intersection. Picture: Google Earth.

    CT motorists urged to keep valuables out of sight

    Motorists are urged to keep valuables out of sight when stopping at dangerous smash & grab hotspots.

    2342 days ago
  • FILE: The Transport Department’s committed to introducing an insurance that will benefit the families of traffic officers killed in the line of duty. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    New insurance to benefit families of traffic cops killed on duty

    The insurance will benefit the families of traffic officers killed in the line of duty.

    2365 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    Smartphones may have role in rise of US traffic deaths

    The number of deaths from traffic accidents in the US jumped in the first half of 2015.

    2366 days ago
  • A Cape Town Traffic Services official issues a fine to a driver caught using her cellphone behind the wheel in July 2012. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Legal confusion surrounds getting fined on private property

    Motorists have raised concerns about fines being issued on private property. The City’s Richard Bosman spoke to Kieno Kammies about the issue.

    2367 days ago
  • FILE: He was granted R5,000 bail today but was immediately re-arrested by Balfour police. Picture: freeimages.com.

    NW traffic chief re-arrested on fraud charges

    Windy Mahlangu was arrested last week for defrauding the local municipality of over half a million rand.

    2430 days ago
  • FILE: The other most congestion-plagued cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and San Jose. Picture /CNN screen grab.

    Report: US commuters spend 42 hours a year stuck in traffic

    The most congestion-plagued cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and San Jose.

    2459 days ago
  • Three City of Cape Town traffic officials are marched out of the Civic Centre after they were arrested for fraud and corruption on 13 July 2015. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    MMC discusses Cape licencing scam

    MMC for Safety & Security in the City of Cape Town JP Smith, talks about four officials who were arrested for issuing of fraudulent vehicle licences, mostly to taxi operators.

    2502 days ago
  • Three City of Cape Town traffic officials are marched out of the Civic Centre after they were arrested for fraud and corruption on 13 July 2015. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    'Stopping corruption at traffic dept will stabilise taxi industry'

    Officials were arrested and stand accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for fraudulently obtained licences.

    2502 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Traffic Officials are out in their numbers surveying popular local routes over the Easter period. Picture: EWN

    Western Cape traffic officials dispatched to holiday hotspots

    Saps, metro police and traffic services are among the agencies deploying extra resources.

    2601 days ago
  • FILE: Around five to seven of its 14 traffic light technicians were available for repairs at the moment. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    Contingency plan in place after JRA strike

    Around five to seven of its 14 traffic light technicians were available for repairs at the moment.

    2620 days ago
  • The JMPD says various officials are meeting to discuss the matter of deploying officers during load shedding. Picture: Twitter @EWNTraffic.

    'Not enough cops to man traffic during blackouts'

    The JMPD says various officials are meeting to discuss the matter of deploying officers during load shedding.

    2621 days ago
  • FILE: Two 10-year-old children and a 21-year-old woman were killed. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN

    Traffic authorities report 10 fatalities over the weekend

    Two passengers and a motorist were also killed in separate accidents in Tokai and Riviersonderend.

    2636 days ago
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