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Western Cape motorists urged to abide by the rules

Western Cape traffic authorities together with various other law enforcement agencies will be conducting integrated operations on the province’s roads over the Easter weekend. The operations form part of plans to keep residents and visitors safe on Western Cape roads during the busy holiday period. Officers will be checking vehicle and driver fitness while reminding motorists to drive responsibly and follow the rules of the road. Provincial traffic authorities will […]

29 March 2024

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Mashatile urges motorists to exercise caution during festive season

In his Christmas message Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged motorists to exercise caution during the festive season. With numerous reported collisions, 719 fatalities were recorded in the first three weeks of December. Whilst, this is a decline from the previous period last year, authorities expressed concern over the conduct of motorists. Mashatile called on motorists to adhere to the rules of the road. “We further urge motorists to adhere to the rules of […]

25 December 2023

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Massive fuel price hike for September

Motorists can expect to pay more for fuel from Tuesday midnight, this as fuel prices increase by R1.71 per litre for both 93 and 95 octane. Diesel will increase by between R2.76 and R2.84 per litre, while wholesale illuminating paraffin will increase by R2.78 per litre, according to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, based on the current local and international factors. Robert Maake from the Department of Mineral […]

4 September 2023

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No more ‘cooldrinks’: Cape Town traffic police get anti-bribe bodycams

Motorists trying to bribe traffic officers in Cape Town had better think again as the city has started equipping its law enforcement officers with body cameras that record all interactions. The rollout, which includes in-vehicle cameras with automated number plate recognition (ANPR) technology, is the first of its kind in South Africa and forms part of Cape Town’s R860m safety technology investment over the next three years to make the […]

1 September 2023

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Consumer Alert: Petrol prices on the rise

By Dideka Njemla Motorists can expect sharp fluctuations in the petroleum product prices at the start of next month. According to latest data by the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) all grades of fuel are predicted to increase pending the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy approval thereof which is set to be heard on Monday, 4 September, as the petrol retail price is regulated by government and is […]

18 August 2023

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Nearly 700 motorists arrested over Easter weekend

The Road Traffic Management Corporation has commended travellers for being generally well behaved during the Easter weekend. But it says it’s concerned that close to 700 people have been arrested across the country for several offences. Traffic volumes are expected to increase on South African roads today, as people make their way back home following the long Easter weekend. Road Traffic Management Corporation spokesperson Simon Zwane, “The conduct of many motorists on […]

10 April 2023

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Motorists urged to drive cautiously during Easter weekend

An NPO, South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads, as the Easter weekend continues. Holiday-makers have been travelling to various destinations – with many using the N1 to Polokwane, the N3 to KwaZulu-Natal and the N4 to Mpumalanga. “The safest thing to do is buckle up, don’t go on your cellphone, don’t drink and drive or drink the night before too much […]

9 April 2023

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COCT Traffic Fine Roadshow met with overwhelming response

LOCAL After receiving an overwhelming response yesterday, the City of Cape Town says it may consider extending the hours of its three-day Traffic Fine Roadshow. Hundreds of motorists braved the humid weather in snaking cues on Wednesday, to settle or reduce their fines. The three-day, "one-stop shop" also allows motorists to apply for a reduction, resolving outstanding warrants and renewing vehicle licenses, among others. The City said however that penalties […]

1 December 2022

News

Another petrol price hike from midnight tonight

Economist Azar Jammine says the positive thing about the coronavirus lockdown regulations is that people who are working from home will be able to save money that they would have spent on the increasing fuel price. Motorists can expect a steep fuel hike with effect from midnight on Tuesday. According to the Department of Energy, the petrol price will go up by 91 cents per litre, diesel by 58 cents […]

3 August 2021

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