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FILE: Police and traffic officials at a roadblock during the SA lockdown, which is in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter.

Western cape traffic

Over 600 motorists arrested on WC roads over Easter weekend

By Jarita Kassen

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

    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.

    1217 days ago
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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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  • Western Cape traffic vehicles. Picture: @WesternCapeGov/Twitter

    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.

    1240 days ago
  • Western Cape traffic vehicles. Picture: @WesternCapeGov/Twitter

    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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  • FILE: Western Cape traffic chief Kenny Africa. Picture: EWN

    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.

    1288 days ago
  • Western Cape Traffic chief Kenny Africa. Picture: EWN

    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.

    1347 days ago
  • Western Cape Traffic chief Kenny Africa. Picture: EWN

    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.

    1375 days ago
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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.

    1416 days ago
  • FILE: A traffic officer issues a fine during a blitz on Cape Town's N2 highway. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    1438 days ago
  • FILE: A police van seen in Delft following a shooting. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    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.

    1458 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng traffic police officers are stopping motorists during roadblocks. Picture: EWN.

    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.

    1459 days ago
  • The overturned bus on the R100 near Kraaifontein, Cape Town on 12 April 2018. Picture: City of Cape Town

    At least 35 hurt in bus accident near CT

    A County Fair staff bus has overturned on Old Paarl Road near Kraaifontein.

    1504 days ago
  • FILE: Traffic in Cape Town. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1513 days ago
  • Picture: EWN

    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.

    1629 days ago
  • FILE: A Cape Town Traffic Services officer. Picture: EWN

    Fines worth more than R370k issued on WC roads this weekend

    Two speedsters have also been arrested in Touwsriver and Beaufort West.

    1640 days ago
  • FILE: SAPS.

    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.

    1732 days ago
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