Scene cleared following a multiple-vehicle crash near the Tugela Plaza
02 April 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
All lanes are NOW OPEN to traffic at the scene of this morning’s serious multiple vehicle crash just south of the Tugela Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal at N3-6 31.6S.
N3TC appreciates the support of their partners in the Road Incident Management System (RIMS) who assisted with medical attention, cleanup and recovery operations at the scene, with minimal disruption to traffic flow.
Road users are requested to drive with extra caution and care, especially during busy traffic periods, such as this Easter weekend. Traffic volumes on the N3 Toll Route are expected to increase from midday today.
Slow-moving traffic, congestion, and delays may occur during peak periods.
Real-time, verified traffic updates are available from @N3Route on X, or contact the 24/7 N3 Helpline on 0800 63 43 57 to report emergencies on the N3 Toll Route between Cedara in KwaZulu-Natal and Heidelberg in Gauteng.
30 Jun 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
N3TC urges motorists to utilise its 24-hour information service for official updates about the N3 Toll Route between Cedara and Heidelberg. Check road and traffic conditions before setting out, and have passengers monitor official channels while en route.
N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), the company managing
27 May 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
The N2 between Tsolo and Mthatha towards Qumbu has reportedly been brought to a standstill following violent protest action near Maqanyeni in the Eastern Cape.
According to reports, protesters blocked the road, causing severe traffic disruptions and leaving motorists stranded for hours. There are
06 May 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
Serious injuries have been reported following a serious single vehicle crash at the intersection of Phoenix Highway and Grove End Road on Tuesday evening.
KZN VIP Emergency Medical Services emergency teams responded rapidly to the scene, where they found a vehicle that had overturned following the
03 Apr 2026 | Road Safety in the Media
Fellow South Africans, we have now entered the Easter peak travel period, which is one of the busiest and most high-risk travel times in our country. I wish to give an update on the progress we have made since the launch of the Easter campaign.
It is a well-known fact that the N1 is the busiest
06 Nov 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
A dramatic multi-vehicle collision involving three heavy-duty trucks and two bakkies brought traffic to a complete standstill on the N3 at New England Road this afternoon, requiring complex rescue operations and causing severe delays for motorists.
The incident occurred at approximately 17h00, with
01 Jul 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to a serious vehicle collision involving a bus and a car at the intersection on the R34 John Ross Highway in Empangeni at approximately 5:45 PM today.
Four individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to the nearest appropriate medical facility
01 Jul 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to a serious vehicle collision on the R61 near Shelly Beach at approximately 10:00 AM on July 1st, 2025. The incident involved a bakkie towing a trailer laden with potatoes and two other vehicles.
The collision resulted in three fatalities, two critical
28 Jun 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
At the start of the winter school holiday, Thania Dhoogra, chief operating officer of N3 Toll Concession (N3TC), advises road users to “consider the time of day during which they drive as a crucial road safety factor”.
Cold temperatures can make winter driving uncomfortable and increase
10 Jun 2025 | Road Safety in the Media
A major crash occurred this morning, Tuesday, 10 June 2025, on the N2 at the Cintsa Turnoff between Braakfontein and Cintsa, outside East London. The incident involved one Toyota Quantum minibus.
The crash resulted in five(5) fatalities and two (2) injured persons. Preliminary reports indicate that