Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Committee Chairperson for Safety and Security Thembinkosi Mafana requests residents to take note that the Korsten and Uitenhage Driving Licence Testing Centres will close at 10am on Friday, 28 November. “All other Traffic and Licensing Offices will close at 11am and services will return back to normal on Monday, 1 December. “Please also note that this arrangement is not applicable to the Law Enforcement Division, as this unit will continue as per … [Read more...] about Early closure of Uitenhage and Korsten Driving Licence Testing Centres
Traffic
Today’s Traffic Hooligan is CFY964EC
This vehicle, registration number: CFY964EC, was spotted in Acres Shopping Centre, Perridgevale on 05/11/2014 at around 04:07 pm. After I stopped filming the owner came out and said that she did have a license disk. When I pointed out to her that she was parked in a disabled parking she told me that she had a "heart problem". When I pointed out that she had to display a disabled sticker even if she was in a wheelchair, she said that she would go and get one. I obviously look … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is CFY964EC
Today’s Traffic Hooligan is CFT 886 EC
This vehicle, registration number: CFT 886 EC, was spotted in Acres Shopping Centre on 05/11/2014 at around 06:05 pm. Well I suppose that if you are going to be the rear end of some skanky animal and abuse the Disabled Parking you may as well make a statement and take up BOTH spaces and mess everyone's day up x 2. Originally submitted to MyPE by: Anon E-Mouse Click here to see more PE Traffic Hooligans of the day. … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is CFT 886 EC
Today’s Traffic Hooligan is FVN074EC
This vehicle, registration number: FVN074EC, was spotted in Acres Spar on 25/10/2014 at around 03:15 pm. Port Elizabeth Traffic Hooligan - FVN 074 EC Filmed at our local Supermarket in Greenacres/Perridgevale. This Toyota FVN074EC was parked in a disabled parking spot - as we walked across the parking lot filming it another white vehicle also popped into the disabled parking spot next to it. When the driver saw us filming he smartly removed his vehicle. But the Toyota driver gets the … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is FVN074EC
RAF on the Road again
October Transport Month reaches its climax this weekend when Road Accident Fund (RAF) takes its flagship campaign on the road in four provinces. Led by Transport Minister Dipuo Peters, her Deputy Sindisiwe Chikunga, and RAF CEO Dr Eugene Watson, the 'RAF on the Road' event will take place at the Lillian Ngoyi Indoor Sports Centre, Mbilini Street in KwaZakhele, Port Elizabeth. Three other events will will run concurrently on Saturday 11 October from 06h00 to 18h00 in Giyani (Limpopo), … [Read more...] about RAF on the Road again
You will be arrested if you vandalize or remove road signs – Mafana
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Standing Committee Chairperson for Safety and Security Thembinkosi Mafana issued a stern warning that motorists will be arrested if they vandalize or remove road signs intended to protect the public from harm during flooding. The South African Weather Service issued a warning that flooding will occur in Nelson Mandela Bay due to moderate to heavy downpours expected from now until tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 1 October) around 3am. "Our locks were cut in the … [Read more...] about You will be arrested if you vandalize or remove road signs – Mafana
3rd Avenue dip to remain closed
The dip area of Third Avenue in Newton Park will remain closed until Wednesday due to intermittent showers expected overnight and tomorrow. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Portfolio Chairperson for Safety and Security Thembinkosi Mafana said although conditions improved since this morning, motorists and pedestrians must exercise care as a weather warning was issued by the Weather Office. “We are told that intermittent showers are expected overnight and it will be cloudy with rain and … [Read more...] about 3rd Avenue dip to remain closed
Sanral Truck Driver Outreach Initiative
Chekicoast Road Safety Programme Promotes Driver Wellbeing and Vehicle Safety in Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, 18 September 2014. The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) today hosted an awareness and education outreach programme in Nelson Mandela Bay to improve road safety on the N2. The Eastern Cape has one of the country's highest accident rates. Elna Fourie, SANRAL Road Safety and Awareness manager, said that as part of a national initiative, the agency was targeting … [Read more...] about Sanral Truck Driver Outreach Initiative
Incorrect eNaTIS receipt?
The eNaTIS receipts have the incorrect address when learner and driving license tests are arranged at the Korsten Office. It came to the attention of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that the electronic national administration traffic information system (eNaTIS) erroneously prints the incorrect address on official receipts for learner and driving license tests, said Safety and Security Portfolio Chairperson Thembinkosi Mafana. "When an applicant makes an appointment for these tests, an … [Read more...] about Incorrect eNaTIS receipt?
John Tallant Road open for business
Although motorists are still requested to remain vigilant when using the John Tallant Road, this major arterial road is now open for business since Friday (8 August). Portfolio Chairperson for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy, Andile Mfunda said road markings are being painted at present and work on the sidelines, such as the sidewalks, street lighting, barricades and trimming of the verges are still continuing. Mfunda requested that motorists use the necessary care as … [Read more...] about John Tallant Road open for business
Road Closures and arrangements for Councillor Mkavu funeral
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality requests Uitenhage residents to be mindful that a massive turnout is expected tomorrow when Human Settlements Portfolio Chairman, Buyisile Mkavu, will be laid to rest. Mkavu (41), a fearless advocate for social justice and known for his no-nonsense approach towards improved housing delivery for the community, was gunned down on Saturday, 2 August at 21:00 in his car. The following road closures will be affected between 07:00 and 09:00 during the service … [Read more...] about Road Closures and arrangements for Councillor Mkavu funeral
Wind Turbines could affect traffic flow
The transportation of wind turbine components is likely to affect the free flow of traffic, starting today from 08:30. The transportation of wind turbine components from the Port of Ngqura to the Grassridge Wind Farm on the Addo Road is likely to affect the free flow of traffic, from Monday, 4 August 2014. Standing Committee Chairperson for Infrastructure, Engineering, Electricity and Energy, Councillor Andile Mfunda, said twenty wind turbines will be erected at PPC’s Grassridge Quarry … [Read more...] about Wind Turbines could affect traffic flow
Today’s Traffic Hooligan is BSK 991 B
This vehicle, registration number: BSK 991 B, was spotted in Times Square Shopping Center - Walmer Park - PE. on 01/08/2014 at around 10:05 am. Mr. Policeman/woman why do you consistently have no respect for the Disabled and ignorantly judge yourself to be above the very law that you implement on others, when you keep on parking in the Disabled parking bay.What clear example do you set for the community you serve? These photographs were taken of a Police vehicle parking illegally in a … [Read more...] about Today’s Traffic Hooligan is BSK 991 B
And in ‘Haven’t we heard this before?’ news …
Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said; "The people of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan in the Eastern Cape are set to enjoy the services of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system." Delivering her Budget Vote speech at the National Assembly, on Tuesday evening, Minister Peters said her department was finalising the BRT, Ibhongo Lethu (Our pride). The Ibhongo Lethu system is already operating 25 buses and 15 more kilometres of road is being completed from the city centre to Cleary Park. The Minister … [Read more...] about And in ‘Haven’t we heard this before?’ news …
Truck Driver’s Close Call
An employee of Ibhayi Contracting in Warbler Street, Cotswold, had a narrow escape today when a vehicle they bought on auction, lost control. According to the driver, who doesn't want to be named, he had just collected the truck from an auction premises in Old Grahamstown Road at around 12h00. When passing over the Baxter Bridge, the driver decided to brake earlier before descending to the robot, only for the cab to tilt forward, and the driver to end up looking at the ground with the … [Read more...] about Truck Driver’s Close Call
