With predictions of severe weather conditions in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal in the coming days leading to theweekend, the Road Traffic Management Corporation urges all motorists to exercise extreme caution to avoid crashes. The South African Weather Service Service has issued weather alerts for severe thunderstorms and disruptive rainfalls […]
Traffic volumes are high on South Africa’s roads. Please be courteous to other road users. Be intentional about prevention of accidents as contribute meaningfully to saving lives and injury. Did you remember to drink your medicine as you take that long road trip and to the long festive holidays? Remember, […]
As the year draws to a close, we observed a significant increase in abnormal loads (in- and outbound) on the B2 Route. Caution advised. Photo: Abnormal load on the C14 route exiting Walvis Bay yesterday (11/12/2024)
Mi7 National Group’s Emergency Medical Services is currently on scene on the N3 Northbound carriageway near Armitage Road. Pietermaritzburg firefighters are busy extinguishing a fire that engulfed a truck travelling on the roadway. Luckily, no injuries have been reported but traffic has been badly affected. Investigation of the Contributing Factors […]
For your safety, please be aware that the Powervan is actively using the railway track in the Outeniqua Mountains with multiple daily trips. All hikers, cyclists, and visitors near the railway line should exercise caution. Important Safety Guidelines: • Stay Off the Track: Avoid walking directly on or near the […]
Good progress is being made with the new bridge into Nieu-Bethesda. The contractor is currently filling up the ends of the bridge. In December 2022 Nieu-Bethesda experienced a flood when the Gats River came down after more than 100mm rain in one day. The bridge was so badly damaged that […]
The Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway is now open to traffic (no more detours). It is a safer alternative to driving the B2 route between Swakop and Walvis along the coast.
As part of commemorating the October Transport Month (OTM), the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL) conducted a multi-disciplinary Rest Stop on R23 Road in Standerton on Friday, 25 October 2024. The event was supported by the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (DPWRT), Lekwa local Municipality, […]
Members of the media are hereby invited to join the Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy on Thursday, 24 October during an oversight visit to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL’s) Western Region, with a site inspection of the Huguenot Tunnel control room, toll plaza and the soon […]
The RTMC is participating in the launch of Mobile Licensing Service, an initiative by Gauteng Roads and Transport Department, aimed at creating awareness and promoting the Online Motor Vehicle Licence Renewal. This initiative encourages compliance with road regulations, contributing to safer drivers and safer roads across the province.
