Western cape traffic
Over 600 motorists arrested on WC roads over Easter weekend
Officials have been keeping a close eye on the N1 and the Garden Route as several vehicles have been caught attempting to move between provinces.
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Naughty list: Cops ready for speedsters, drunk drivers as festive season begins
During the summer holidays last year, road deaths increased by over 5% nationally.
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WC traffic officials aim to reduce Easter road fatalities by 50%
A bolstered road safety enforcement plan will swing into action to decrease the high number of road deaths over the four-day Easter break.
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Grant urges Justice Department to act tough on unruly motorists
Transport MEC Donald Grant has urged the Department of Justice to take traffic offences more seriously.
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3, including child (3), killed in car crash
The Traffic Department says the accident occurred on Helen Suzman Boulevard in sea point this morning.
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Over 150 die on Western Cape roads so far this festive season
Provincial Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says the majority of people killed were pedestrians.
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Western Cape traffic authorities express concern over road fatalities
Traffic authorities have confirmed 22 passengers were traveling in the 16-seater mini-bus taxi at the time of Saturday's crash.
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2 WC traffic officers in trouble for allowing drifting on N2
They are under investigation for allegedly encouraging drag racing on a section of the N2 near Grabouw.
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N2 at Houw Hoek Pass closed due to fatal collision
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says the N2 will be closed in both directions until further notice.
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N7 closed in both directions following fatal car accident
Western Cape Traffic Chief Kenny Africa says three people lost their lives and another two sustained minor injuries.
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25 arrested for drunk driving in Western Cape this weekend
Four other arrests included a pedestrian who was under the influence.
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WC motorists hit with R200k worth of traffic fines
Six people have been arrested for drunk driving in the province since the start of the weekend.
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10 killed in suspected taxi-related violence since last week
Law enforcement at taxi ranks across the metro has been bolstered, following the surge in gun violence.
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Over 160 suspects arrested in Joburg for various offences
Joburg Central Cluster Police stations began the crime fighting operations on Friday wrapping up this morning.
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At least 35 hurt in bus accident near CT
A County Fair staff bus has overturned on Old Paarl Road near Kraaifontein.
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City of CT unveils plans to reduce traffic congestion
The municipality's draft budget for the 2018 2019 financial year was tabled at Council last week and is now available for public comment.
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Faulty long-distance bus set for EC taken off road
Provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa says at around 7pm on Thursday a passenger on the bus alerted authorities to the vehicle's poor condition.
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Fines worth more than R370k issued on WC roads this weekend
Two speedsters have also been arrested in Touwsriver and Beaufort West.
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WC traffic officials arrest over 20 for drunk driving over the weekend
On Friday, provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa appealed to motorists not to drink and drive after many received their monthly paychecks.
