Tag: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety

Road closures reported in the Lephalale area

Road closures reported in the Lephalale area

The following roads in and around Lephalale have been closed due to flooding: -R510 at Palm Park. -D3110 at Olifant village. -Tamboti Bridge, which connects R518 to town. Please use alternative routes or postpone non-essential travel. #ArriveAlive Dial 0800 006 694 to report traffic emergencies in Limpopo. (Video clip: Aerial […]

War on overloaded vehicles: Department intensifies crackdown on “Malaisha”

War on overloaded vehicles: Department intensifies crackdown on “Malaisha”

As travel for the festive season gains momentum, the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety is intensifying its efforts to tackle overloaded vehicles on our roads. We are specifically targeting overloaded public transport vehicles and light delivery vehicles towing heavily loaded trailers, commonly known as “Malaisha”. These vehicles are […]

Overloading is not only illegal, but it’s also a deadly gamble

Overloading is not only illegal, but it’s also a deadly gamble

As we continue to raise awareness about road safety, we want to highlight the risks associated with overloading minibus taxis and trailers. This reckless behavior puts the lives of passengers, drivers, and other road users at risk. Overloading can lead to: – Loss of control and stability of the vehicle […]

Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba extends heartfelt condolences to families of the 10 Zimbabwean nationals who perished in Makhado bus collision

Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba extends heartfelt condolences to families of the 10 Zimbabwean nationals who perished in Makhado bus collision

Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has expressed her deepest condolences to the families of the 10 Zimbabwean nationals who tragically lost their lives in a bus accident on Tuesday evening near 3 Mile, close to Louis Trichardt town in the Makhado Local Municipality. The heartbreaking incident occurred when a bus […]

The Groblersbridge Weigh-bridge was inspected as part of the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety Committee’s oversight expedition

The Groblersbridge Weigh-bridge was inspected as part of the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety Committee’s oversight expedition

MEC Radzilani with Members of the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Community Safety, inspecting the Groblersbridge Weigh-bridge, as part of the Committee’s oversight expedition. The Committee is joined by the Mayor of Lephalale Local Municipality, Clr Mokgehle, and Officials from Departments that fall under the Justice Crime Prevention and Security […]