South Africa's (SA) roads will carry several stories as people embark on their journeys this festive season, and the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is committed to ensuring these stories get told. In a unique take on Road Safety promotion, the RAF has launched a festive season campaign which will seek to ensure that life's many stories are carried on SA's roads so they can be shared with loved ones when people reach their destinations. Whether it's a recent promotion, the excitement of an impending … [Read more...] about Road Accident Fund Seeks Your #MyRoadYourRoad Stories
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East Cape Bucks Road Fatalities Trend
A total of 845 fatalities have been recorded on South African roads since 1 December till 19 December, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters. Addressing the media on Tuesday in Midrand on the state of the Festive Season Road Safety Campaign, Minister Peters said the number of fatalities has increased by 17% compared to the same period in the previous year. "There are 684 fatal crashes recorded since 1 to 19 December 2016. Nationally, there is an increase of 16% in comparison to the same … [Read more...] about East Cape Bucks Road Fatalities Trend
192 Motorists Arrested per Day
A total of 3 078 motorists were arrested on South African roads from 1 December to the 16th for drunken driving, speeding, reckless and negligent driving as well as the possession of false documents. “Traffic officers conducted 258 roadblocks in all provinces and issued traffic fines to 152 243 motorists for transgression of traffic regulations,” the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said. The corporation said the highest number of arrests for driving under the influence of … [Read more...] about 192 Motorists Arrested per Day
Saturday Road Closures
There will be road closures in effect for the Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs game, to be held on Saturday, 3 December 2016 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in North End. Kick off for the match is 18:00, with final whistle estimated to be at 19:50. Herewith the list of road closures: Milner Ave/Smart Str Prince Alfred Rd/Quick Str Prince Alfred Rd/Rhodes Str Prince Alfred Rd/Innes Str Prince Alfred Rd/Shepherd Str Prince Alfred Rd/Bagshaw Str Leyland Str/Innes Str … [Read more...] about Saturday Road Closures
Halting tow-truck and ambulance driver recklessness on Bay roads
The recklessness of tow-truck and ambulance drivers on Nelson Mandela Bay roads, resulting in potential danger to motorists and pedestrians alike, was arrested head-on this week during a high-level bilateral to curb the rampant speeding. Thomas Cameron, Chairperson of the Nelson Mandela Bay Emergency Services Coordinating Committee, said the meeting with the South African Towing and Recovery Association (SATRA), state emergency services and private ambulance services was necessitated after … [Read more...] about Halting tow-truck and ambulance driver recklessness on Bay roads
Increased roadblocks boost law enforcement on Nelson Mandela Bay roads
Over the last month, the Municipality has held more than 21 roadblocks across Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch. Safety and Security MMC, Cllr John Best, said the main purpose of the increased visibility was to curb lawlessness by assessing vehicle roadworthiness, checking for outstanding arrest warrants and fines, and driving under the influence of alcohol amongst others. "We had 48 officers on duty during the law enforcement operation and just for today, we managed to pull over more … [Read more...] about Increased roadblocks boost law enforcement on Nelson Mandela Bay roads
Roads and Transport MMC to engage affected taxi operators
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is committed to roll out a smart, integrated, safe, reliable, affordable, rapid public transport system as a core priority of the new political leadership. This coming week the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Road & Transport Cllr Rano Kayser will be engaging with the affected operators. The MMC wants to engage the operators on the status quo of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) and present a Memorandum of … [Read more...] about Roads and Transport MMC to engage affected taxi operators
NMB Driving Licence Testing Centres delays
The Driving Licence Division of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is currently experiencing delays in assisting the public mainly as a result of electronic equipment that is currently defective. While the National Department of Transport is responsible for the replacement and repair of this equipment, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is bringing three Live Scanning Units in from the Training College to ease these delays while new equipment is procured. The Licensing Division is in … [Read more...] about NMB Driving Licence Testing Centres delays
Motor Vehicle Number Plate Changes
The Department of Transport is busy with a process to standardise, as well as improve, the security features of the South African motor vehicle number plate. In January, the department published in the government gazette the draft Regulation Amendments intending to effect changes to the motor vehicle number plates. Through the notice, the South African public was invited to make objections, inputs and comments as part of the public consultation process. "As part of the new improvements … [Read more...] about Motor Vehicle Number Plate Changes
Roadworks continue in Port Elizabeth
Roadworks will continue at night in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists that there will be complete ramp closures on the John Tallant interchange tonight, Monday, 18 April from 7pm until Tuesday morning 5am. There will also be a ramp closure on the Settlers interchange west bound off-ramp towards Summerstrand (M4), on three consecutive nights, Monday, 18 April, Tuesday 19 April and Wednesday 20 April. Over the … [Read more...] about Roadworks continue in Port Elizabeth
Roadworks on N2 from Wilsonia to N6
Lane closures are scheduled for this week while roadworks continue on the N2 from Wilsonia to the N6 outside East London. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists of lane closures taking place this week from today, Monday 18 April, to Saturday 23 April at 3pm. The West bound carriageway will be closed, one at a time, between the km 16 200 and km 15 200 road markers, roughly at the NE Expressway Interchange. There will also be slow moving traffic on … [Read more...] about Roadworks on N2 from Wilsonia to N6
Roadworks continue at night in Port Elizabeth
Night roadworks will take place this week, over four consecutive nights within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality area in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. On each occasion the works will start at 7pm, continue through the night before the roads will be re-opened again at 5am the following morning. The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists that from tonight (Wednesday, 13 April) at 7pm there will be ramp closures on the John Tallant … [Read more...] about Roadworks continue at night in Port Elizabeth
Roadworks continue in Port Elizabeth
12 April, 2016 – ROADWORKS will be taking place at night this week in Port Elizabeth, within the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality area in the Eastern Cape. The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) would like to advise motorists of the following disruptions: The asphalt overlay night works will take place tonight (Tuesday, 12 April) at Bluewater Bay interchange to the John Tallant interchange. Some ramps will be closed from 7pm and re-open tomorrow at 5am. Night work on the John … [Read more...] about Roadworks continue in Port Elizabeth
Blasting between Middelburg and Carlton Heights
11 April, 2016: Blasting is scheduled to take place at the Wolwekop Quarry on Section 7 km 17,5 (road marker) on the N9 between Middelburg and Carlton Heights tomorrow, Tuesday 12 April 2016 at 2pm. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) would like to notify travellers that the road will be closed 15 km from Middelburg on the Carlton Heights side for approximately 15 minutes during the blast process. “Motorists are requested to plan their trips accordingly and to use caution when … [Read more...] about Blasting between Middelburg and Carlton Heights
Road Closures on 15 & 16 April 2016 during the ANC Local Government Manifesto Launch
In the vicinity of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the following roads/streets will be closed during the launch of the ANC Local Government Manifesto from 18:00 on 15 April to 16 April 2016 (access will be allowed to residents and businesses only): Milner Avenue Prince Alfred Road Fettes Road Harrower Road (to be turned into a one-way road The following streets/roads will be reserved for the parking of buses: Sydenham Road Stebonheath Road IPTS lane along Govan Mbeki … [Read more...] about Road Closures on 15 & 16 April 2016 during the ANC Local Government Manifesto Launch
