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Are more diesel hikes coming: Here's what the numbers are saying
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (173+ words) South Africans faced steep fuel price hikes in April due to a spike in global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with petrol rising by R3. 06 per litre and diesel increasing by over R7 per litre, despite a temporary R3 fuel…...
Cape Town tests smart signs to slow drivers, City rules out AI
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (525+ words) A quiet change is happening on some of the Mother City's most crowded streets, where bright LED screens are doing more than just showing numbers, they are quietly influencing how drivers act. The City of Cape Town has set up…...
Outdated eye-test machines at DLTCs leave drivers out of pocket
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (342+ words) Motorists across Cape Town are raising concerns about outdated eye-testing machines at driving licence testing centres (DLTCs), with many claiming the equipment is leading to failed eye tests and costly delays in renewing or applying for licences. This has raised…...
Western Cape sees 14% drop in Easter road fatalities
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (431+ words) This improvement can be largely attributed to an increase in visible traffic policing and stringent enforcement measures aimed at enhancing road safety. Traffic officers engaged in an intensive week of operations, stopping and checking a staggering 44 555 vehicles and making 149 arrests....
Fuel pain ahead: Motorists braced for sharp May price hikes amid global oil shock
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (328+ words) South African motorists are expected to face another sharp fuel price increase in May 2026, with early data suggesting even steeper hikes than those recorded in April, as global oil markets remain volatile and geopolitical tensions intensify. According to the Department…...
Easter road checks net 29 arrests
1+ week, 4+ day ago (464+ words) As thousands of travelers start to travel through the Western Cape during the Easter long weekend, increased police checks on the roads have already resulted in many arrests, showing that there are still worries about how drivers are behaving during…...
Ghost Squad nabs reckless driver in high-speed chase through Cape Town
1+ week, 4+ day ago (363+ words) The thrilling events were documented in a video shared by Alderman JP Smith, the Mayco member for Safety and Security, highlighting the urgent necessity for stricter traffic law enforcement in the city. Witnesses reported seeing a Volkswagen Golf GTI weaving…...
Jaguar Land Rover issues recalls for Defender and I-PACE due to safety defects
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) The recalls impact the Defender and I-PACE models, citing potential risks that could jeopardise vehicle safety and performance, NCC said. Land Rover Defender vehicles affected The NCC revealed that a specific batch of 2026 Model Year Land Rover Defender vehicles is…...
SANRAL draft policy stirs debate over roadside businesses
1+ week, 5+ day ago (183+ words) The draft, released in the Government Gazette, outlines how developments along national roads may be approved and managed. The South African National Roads Agency says the policy will guide the location, size and spacing of facilities such as petrol stations,…...
Western Cape traffic operations lead to 51 DUI arrests and 30 fatalities
2+ week, 1+ day ago (378+ words) These operations, aimed at ensuring safer roads for all motorists and pedestrians, coincide with the notoriously busy end-of-month traffic period. Among the eye-opening incidents was the arrest of a minibus taxi driver in Knysna, charged with hitting a pedestrian on…...