Blockaded N4 now opened
16 May 2024 | From Arrive Alive
The N4 in the Ramotshere Moiloa Local Munucipality which was blockaded since early hours of this morning is now opened.
The law enforcement officers are still monitoring the situation and had to earlier use the water Canon truck to forcefully remove the taxis that were blocking arterial road that links the Republic with neighbouring Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia.
The blockade especially on the road between Zeerust and Mahikeng on the Lehurutshe junction, made the road impassable caused disruptions to early morning traffic.
The South African Police Service and the Provincial Traffic, led by Transport Regulations Chief Director Mr Molefi Morule of the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, engaged with the taxi operators who were uncooperative, resulting in forceful removal of taxis on the road.
The motive behind the closure of the road by taxi operators is still unknown and the Department will continue to engage them to understand the reasons behind the blockade.
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
UPDATE: The death toll has risen to 10, with a further five people seriously injured and requiring Advanced Life Support interventions following the accident.
It has since been established that a single taxi lost control and crashed. The driver and conductor survived the accident.
Mi7 Emergency
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Rinaldo and Moreland Drive in Glen Anil on Wednesday afternoon.
KZN VIP’s emergency medical teams responded to the scene, where one of the vehicles had left the roadway and travelled down an embankment into a stream following the collision.
Two
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The MEC for Roads and Public Works, Rre Bentley Vass, conducted an extensive infrastructure oversight visit across several villages within the Joe Morolong Local Municipality in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.
The MEC travelled through Logaganeng, Mathanthanyaneng, Maketlele, Letsesaneng, Zero and
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
A woman was injured following a serious crash near the Trade Centre bend exiting Phoenix on Tuesday morning.
It is believed that the vehicle went down an embankment after attempting to avoid a stationary vehicle.
Passing motorists rushed to a nearby service station, where they spotted a KZN VIP
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Minister of Transport, Ms Barbara Creecy on behalf of the Department and its entities, mourns the passing of Mr Khulu Phasiwe.
Mr Phasiwe passed away on 04 October 2026 while serving as Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS).
"We extend
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Motorists are advised of a stationary vehicle on the N2 Northbound before the uMhlanga Interchange. The left lane is obstructed, and delays may be experienced.
Please reduce speed, approach the area with caution and allow additional travelling time.
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Six people, including three South African Police Service members and two awaiting-trial prisoners, have been killed in a head-on collision on the R524 Levubu Road in Limpopo’s Vhembe District.
The crash happened on Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026, and involved a SAPS vehicle from Tshilwavhusiku
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) is calling on the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources to add N-methylaniline to a sample of South Africa’s petrol specification and to begin testing it.
The call follows an amaBhungane investigation, published on 17 September 2026, into
07 Oct 2026 | From Arrive Alive
Bela-Bela - MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms. Nakedi Kekana, has officially launched the Limpopo October Transport Month at SUNFA Stadium in Bela-Bela today.
Addressing stakeholders, traditional leaders, transport operators, business and government officials, MEC Kekana said the provincial