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 […]
Tag: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety
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 […]
A serious collision involving two trucks reported on the R510 Road in Lephalale
A serious collision involving two trucks reported on the R510 Road in Lephalale, just after Molalatau Lodge. The road is currently completely closed to allow emergency services to respond. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes. From Lephalale, take the R33 Vaalwater Road or use the Kuispergbult Road if coming […]
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
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 […]
Truck collision reported on the N1 South between Mokopane offramp and Nyl Toll Plaza
Truck collision reported on the N1 South between Mokopane offramp and Nyl Toll Plaza. The road is currently closed for emergency services. Join the R101 from Mokopane if traveling from Polokwane, and R101 at Nyl Plaza if traveling from Pretoria. Please be patient and courteous to other drivers.
AARTO national rollout of the new Points Demerit System (PDS
Attention all drivers! With the imminent AARTO national rollout, it is important to be aware of the new Points Demerit System (PDS). Remember, you can accumulate up to a maximum of 15 points before your driver’s license is suspended for three months for each point above 15. This shows that […]
Road closure due to a truck collision with diesel spillage on the R71- Makgoebaskloof in Mopani District
ROAD CLOSURE due to a truck collision with diesel spillage on the R71- Makgoebaskloof in Mopani District. The road is currently closed for emergency services. Motorists travelling between Polokwane and Tzaneen are advised to use the R528 (George’s Valley) or the R81 towards R36 (Duiwelskloof) road. Please be patient and […]
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 […]
Police in Westernburg probe the discovery of assault rifle and 7560 ammunition underground on a farm
The South African Police Service in Westernburg outside Polokwane are investigating a case of unlicensed firearm and ammunitions discovered under ground at farm on Wednesday ,12 July 2023. According to the information available at this stage, it alleged that the farm workers at Mooiklip farm in Soetdorings outside Polokwane discovered […]