Tag: Traffic

Park-and-Ride Plan Could Boost Jozi and Ease Traffic

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) this week unveiled an ambitious park-and-ride plan designed to cut congestion on the…

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Tembisa Protest Over Electricity Tariff Hike Causes Major Traffic Delays

The Tembisa Protest erupted in the early hours of Monday, 21 July 2025, when thousands of residents blocked…

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Why Shanghai’s 24 Million People Experience Less Traffic Than Cape Town and Johannesburg

It may seem counterintuitive, but the Chinese megacity of Shanghai—with its staggering population of over 24 million people—experiences…

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Why Traffic Jams Happen Out of Nowhere – The Science Behind ‘Shockwave Traffic’

Anyone who has driven in one of South Africa’s major cities has likely encountered a traffic jams that…

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N1 Crash: Four Dead, Several Injured in Fatal Collision Between Fuel Tanker and Bus

Four Dead, Several Injured in Fatal Collision Between Fuel Tanker and Bus on N1

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N3 Road Closures for Steel Beam Installation – Routes & Dates You Need to Know

N3 Road Closures for Steel Beam Installation – Routes & Dates You Need to Know

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New Traffic Lights Introduced in South Africa: What You Need to Know

This initiative, which commenced in May 2022, replaces the conventional red, amber, and green lights with a distinctive…

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Fourways Traffic Crisis: Non-Functional Traffic Lights Put Lives at Risk Amid Growing Congestion

Fourways is currently facing a significant traffic emergency as 19 traffic lights remain inoperative, creating hazardous conditions for…

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JMPD Clarifies: ‘You DO NOT Have to Pay Traffic Fines at Roadblocks!’

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has recently addressed widespread misconceptions regarding traffic fines and roadblocks. A notable…

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Soweto Derby Survival Guide: Beating Traffic

Attending the Soweto Derby is thrilling, but the traffic on the way can be a major stress. To…

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