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As the school and Easter holiday season approaches, Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd, (Bakwena) has a comprehensive safety and operational plan to ensure a smoother journey for motorists traveling the N1 and N4 routes through Gauteng, Limpopo, and North West provinces.
Central to this year’s campaign is the 14th consecutive collaboration between Bakwena & Motus Corporation. On Friday, 27 March, six Renault Captur vehicles—boasting a 4-star Euro NCAP safety rating—will be handed over to Bakwena and relevant law enforcement authorities.
These additional vehicles will be deployed to bolster route surveillance, crash assistance, and road user support during the high-traffic period. “This Easter Safety Campaign marks Renault’s 4th year of partnering with Bakwena. We look forward to a continued collaboration in ensuring our roads become safer for both motorists and pedestrians alike over high volume travel periods”, Nosipho Manitshana, VP Marketing & Communications Renault SA.
"As we prepare for the major influx of traffic, we want to remind road users that the road is a shared space," says Solomon Kganyago, Chief Operations Officer at Bakwena. "It takes one good decision to save a life. We urge motorists to buckle up, obey speed limits, and ensure both drivers and vehicles are fit for the journey."
Key Operational Highlights for Easter 2026:
• Suspension of Roadworks: To maximize traffic flow, all crucial roadworks will be suspended during the holiday period.
• Enhanced Monitoring: Increased presence of law enforcement and Bakwena patrol vehicles to promote driver vigilance.
• Fatigue Management: Motorists are urged to stop and rest every two hours or 200km.
Peak Travel Times & Congestion Warning
Bakwena encourages motorists to plan their departures outside of the following expected peak periods to avoid heavy congestion:
• Thursday, 2nd April: 12:00 – 21:00
• Friday, 3rd April: 06:00 – 15:00
• Monday, 6th April: 12:00 – 21:00
Streamlined Toll Payments
To ensure a faster transit through plazas, Bakwena accepts Debit/Credit cards (please ensure these cards are chip enabled and have sufficient funds), Cash, and SANRAL Tags. The most efficient method of payment remains the SANRAL tag for seamless payment and travel. Get a tag and travel smarter this holiday season. Tag users are strongly encouraged to top up their accounts before embarking on their journey.
Top-up facilities are available at:
• N1: Total Panorama Petroport and Total Waverley.
• N4: Total Magalies Petroport, Kroondal Shell Ultra City (East), Shell Platinum (Rustenburg), N4 Swartruggens (M & R Roscher Building, 20 Andries Street) and Shell Ultra (Zeerust).
• Pretoria: Bakwena Hatfield Tag Office (Pt Operational Services, 420 Festival Street, entrance in Hilda Street).
Emergency Assistance
In the event of an emergency, motorists can contact the 24/7 Customer Care/Emergency Line at 0800 BAKWENA (0800 225 9362). Drivers are advised to use the blue kilometer marker boards to confirm their exact location when requesting help.
For real-time route information and traffic updates, follow @bakwenan1n4 on X.