Durban taxi shutdown: Latest updates on Friday, 24 May 2024
Durban faced major traffic shutdown on Friday as taxi drivers blocked key roads, causing extensive gridlock.
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Port Shepstone rocked by taxi-truck shutdown: Here are the latest updates
Port Shepstone faces major disruptions due to a taxi-truck shutdown. Roads are blocked, and motorists are advised to avoid these areas.
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Durban taxi crash leaves 10 injured: Here’s the latest
Ten people were injured in a taxi crash on Old Fort Road in Durban. Stay updated on the latest developments and traffic advisories.
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EFF shut down Durban CBD: Road closures motorists must avoid on Tuesday, 21 May 2024
The EFF shut down Durban CBD on Tuesday, causing significant road closures. Here are the routes motorists must avoid.
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Major truck shutdown expected to affect these routes on Monday, 20 May 2024
A major truck shutdown is anticipated to affect multiple routes on Monday, 20 May 2024,
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Durban traffic on Monday, 13 May 2024: Multi-vehicle pile-on leaves 10 injured
A multi-vehicle accident in Durban has left 10 people injured, causing extensive traffic delays throughout the city.
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Midlands ambulance transporting cancer patients involved in horror collision
An ambulance carrying cancer patients was involved in a severe crash on the N3, resulting in two fatalities and several critical injuries.
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Jacob Zuma crash update: Suspect in custody for DUI
Following a collision on the R66 involving Jacob Zuma’s convoy, a 51-year-old man faces charges of drunken and reckless driving.
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Jacob Zuma survives convoy crash amid election turmoil
Former President Jacob Zuma survived a road crash in KwaZulu-Natal as his campaign faced a setback with the IEC.
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N3 traffic: Crash on Van Reenen’s Pass leaves three critically injured [video]
A single-vehicle crash on the N3 at Van Reenan’s Pass critically injures three during the busy, wet conditions of the Easter traffic surge.
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N2 accident today: Two killed, several injured, in pile-on near Gingindlovu
Two dead, several injured in an N2 accident near Gingindlovu today.
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Phoenix shutdown: Roads to avoid on Wednesday, 13 March 2024
On Wednesday, several routes in Phoenix, Durban, were considered no-go zones, with high protest activity.
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Watch: R34 truck collision caught on CCTV [video]
CCTV footage of the devastating R34 truck collision has surfaced on social media.
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Kranskop cash-in-transit heist causes road closures on R74 route
Early reports suggest a Fidelity truck holding an undisclosed amount of cash-in-transit was taken down by a group of armed robbers.
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Driver who caused ANC bus crash fell asleep at the wheel, Bheki Cele reveals
Police Minister Bheki Cele claims passengers had urged the driver to continue the journey despite his admissions of fatigue.
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Durban motorists advised to avoid N3 Toll route at these times this weekend
Prepare for increased traffic on the N3 Toll route this weekend due to the ANC manifesto launch at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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Phoenix Highway car crash leaves one dead, multiple injured
A tragic car crash on the Phoenix Highway, near Industrial Park Drive, claimed one life and left several victims injured.
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Watch: Margate CBD disintegrates into a taxi warzone [video]
Margate CBD was gripped by a wave of taxi violence, on Thursday, with motorists warned to avoid the area until further notice.
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Verulam protests: Durban motorists warned to avoid these routes [video]
Verulam’s ongoing protests over water shortages has led to significant road closures.
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Reduced lanes on N3 northbound between M13 interchange
Concrete barriers will be used to separate public traffic from the construction areas where the works will take place.
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Multiple injuries in M1 Higginson Highway taxi crash involving schoolchildren
The M1 Higginson Highway has become a focal point for traffic safety concerns following multiple recent accidents, including today’s taxi crash involving schoolchildren.
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Major truck crash at M7/N2 North interchange causes traffic chaos
Traffic ground to a halt at the M7/N2 North interchange after a catastrophic truck crash this Sunday.
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Boks to receive warm KZN welcome during victory tour
In light of the festivities, the residents and motorists have been urged to exercise patience, as temporary road closures will be in effect from 08:30 to 14:00 along the parade route.
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2023 Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race: What to expect, cyclist info, road closures
The 2023 Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race is all set for its annual event with detailed plans including road closures to ensure a safe and thrilling experience for cyclists and spectators alike.
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KZN police rollout security protocol ahead of 2023 MTN8 Cup Final
The Metro Police have asserted that there will be no road closures on the match day; however, police-manned stop-and-search operations are to be anticipated to ensure that both individuals and vehicles accessing the stadium are devoid of any prohibited items.
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Watch: Heavily Armed Taxi Drivers Cause Shutdown in uMhlanga [Video]
Onlookers took these videos of the tense shutdown, showing several taxi drivers patrolling the roads with heavy artillery.
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KZN motorists warned to practice caution as Van Reenen’s Pass reopens
Southbound lanes on Van Reenen’s Pass have now been reopened, allowing for traffic in both directions through the use of contraflow measures.
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2023 Durban July: Roads to avoid on Saturday, 1 July 2023
The 2023 Durban July takes place on Saturday, 1 July 2023 and motorists have been warned to avoid these roads.
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N3 protests: Motorists warned to avoid Van Reenen’s Pass
Motorists have been warned to avoid the N3 route along Van Reenen’s Pass due to violent protests. Here’s what you must know.
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National truck strike: Traffic notices for Sunday, 30 April 2023
The national truck strike takes place on Sunday, 30 April 2023. Here are the latest traffic notices and roads to avoid.