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WC Easter road deaths decreased

ICYMI- Here is SA's first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals
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ICYMI- Here is SA’s first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals

ICYMI- Here is SA's first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals
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Here is SA’s first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals

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Western Cape

WC Easter road deaths decreased

ICYMI- Here is SA's first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals
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ICYMI- Here is SA’s first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals

ICYMI- Here is SA's first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals
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Here is SA’s first DRIVE-THROUGH service for motor vehicle license renewals

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Western Cape: Motorists pay over R7m in traffic fines in one week

By Nokwanda Ncwane09-03-2022 16:32

Integrated roadblocks in the Western Cape saw the province’s traffic services collect over R7 million in fines, in one week.

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Pandemic snooze: Capetonians now sleep an hour later than Joburgers

By Erene Roux20-10-2021 12:23

TomTom’s traffic index revealed that Capetonians are these days sleeping in for an extra hour, unlike those who have to navigate the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg.

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Cape Town traffic: Philip Kgosana roadworks threaten ‘months of delays’

By Dan Meyer27-05-2021 15:50

Work to stabilise the slopes below Philip Kgosana Drive stretch until November, with the City warning of severe traffic disruptions.

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Cape Town: 16-year-old arrested for clocking 200km/h on Jan Smuts Drive

By Andrea Chothia24-05-2021 16:27

The 16-year-old, who was found speeding in Cape Town, apparently disobeyed several red traffic lights and refused to stop the vehicle.

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Cape Town traffic: Road closures for SONA 2021 on Thursday 11 February

By Cheryl Kahla09-02-2021 11:29

Here’s everything you need to know about road closures before and during the State of the Nation (SONA) address.

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Voëlklip tragedy ‘deliberate’: ‘Mom didn’t want to live anymore’, says survivor

By Erene Roux25-01-2021 13:13

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear due to the COVID-19 pandemic are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones.

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Grabouw protests: N2 road reopened following stand-off with residents

By Andile Sicetsha21-01-2020 10:56

Tuesday morning was a bad start for many motorists who rode past Sir Lowry’s Pass near Grabouw. Angry residents forced the closure of the N2 highway at Botriver, in the Overberg, and at the foot of Sir Lowry’s Pass after vehicles were pelted with stones. Stone throwing on the N2 Grabouw informal settlement. Road blocked […]

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Beaufort West: Residents block N1 following cancellation of school bus service

By Andile Sicetsha16-01-2020 10:05

The Karoo town’s community has blockaded the N1 in a bid to force Western Cape Education MEC Schafer to address their scholar transport concerns.

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De Doorns strike: Looters halt N1 traffic, steal goods from trucks [video]

By Andile Sicetsha07-11-2019 11:17

Motorists have been advised to avoid driving past De Doorns, in the Cape Winelands, on Thursday.

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Gugulethu shutdown: Protesters gather against gender-based violence [photo]

By Andile Sicetsha24-10-2019 12:35

The protesters are calling on law enforcement authorities to do more to protect victims of gender-based violence.

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Taxi protest: Cape Town commuters warned of strike action on Tuesday

By Andile Sicetsha21-10-2019 16:45

Commuters have been urged to use alternative public transport.

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Cape Town taxi strike: “We will not be held ransom by criminals” – DA

By Andile Sicetsha18-10-2019 16:22

Things have gotten intense on Sir Lowry Road, between Tennant and Russel Steet.

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Cape Town traffic: Taxi protests gridlock rush hour commute

By Andile Sicetsha18-10-2019 15:14

The situation is so bad, motorists have been urged to avoid the N2, both inbound and outbound.

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Sport

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: Road closures for 15 September

By Cheryl Kahla14-09-2019 15:55

The annual Sanlam Cape Town Marathon takes place on Sunday 15 September 2019. Take note of these road closures.

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Cape Town protests: Police clash with women-led demonstrators [video]

By Andile Sicetsha04-09-2019 14:57

Protesters have moved back to the vicinity of the CTICC, waiting to be addressed by the president.

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WEF Africa 2019: Protests taking place in Cape Town on Wednesday, 4 September [video]

By Andile Sicetsha04-09-2019 11:53

The protests are a response to the rampant crimes committed against women and children.

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Nationwide truck strike: These are the routes possibly affected by protests

By Andile Sicetsha02-09-2019 11:13

The frustrated truck drivers are calling on government to do something about the perceived influx of foreign-born drivers into the industry.

Mitchells Plain Cape Town Traffic
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Cape Town traffic: Protests in Mitchells Plain spill onto the N2

By Tom Head23-08-2019 08:11

A second day of protests in Mitchells Plain has ended up causing some serious disruptions on the N2 highway, affecting Cape Town traffic on Friday.

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Cape Town cops’ weekend blitz nets 132 drunk drivers

By Buhle Lindwa13-08-2019 15:25

Guns, drugs and stolen property apprehended while drag racing was stopped in its’ tracks.

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Cape Town shutdown: Protesters leave parts of the city up in smoke [video]

By Andile Sicetsha08-08-2019 10:52

The protesters are calling on the Western Cape government to fast-track housing and land distribution to backyard dwellers.

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Cape Town shutdown: Roads closed to traffic, protesters demand housing

By Luke Daniel08-08-2019 07:44

Major traffic disruptions across the Mother City today; steer clear of the chaos.

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Cape Town taxi drivers arrested for R3 million outstanding fines

By (ANA) African News Agency05-08-2019 13:48

300 arrested taxi drivers and 1,596 outstanding fines costing R 3 million.

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Cape Town’s Ghost squad busts thousands of rule-breaking drivers

By Nick Krige09-07-2019 16:22

The City of Cape Town’s ghost squad of traffic police has seen tremendous success in the 10 years it has been operating on the roads.

Plettenberg Bay protests
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Bus crashes trying to avoid Plett protests – three dead, many more injured

By Luke Daniel05-07-2019 08:38

Tragedy struck late on Thursday night, when a bus transporting passengers through Plettenberg Bay overturned.

Plettenberg Bay protests
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Plettenberg Bay protesters block N2, demand resignation of ANC councillor

By Luke Daniel03-07-2019 16:30

Although the protesters have scattered, burning debris remains on the road.

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