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Whether you’re commuting from Centurion to Sandton, catching a flight from OR Tambo or planning a day out in Pretoria,…
Flying in or out of Gauteng this festive season? You’ll have more choice than last year. From 15 November, Airlink…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy will visit PRASA Pretoria Station today, Thursday, 15 October, to check progress in rebuilding commuter rail…
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has called on South Africa’s automotive industry to deepen localisation and open its…
Motorists travelling through Johannesburg, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni are being urged to remain alert to vehicle hijacking risks at busy intersections, highway exits, petrol stations and residential driveways. Safety information compiled from Arrive Alive, vehicle security guidance and previously published Gauteng hotspot reports identifies several routes where drivers should exercise caution. The guidance also highlights criminal tactics involving staged accidents, false vehicle warnings, impersonation of law enforcement officers and road obstacles.
Gauteng motorists could face a zero alcohol limit under proposed changes to South Africa’s National Road Traffic Act, announced by Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa in Midrand on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The proposal would amend Section 65 of the Act to introduce a zero alcohol approach, while new mobile alcohol evidence units are being introduced to strengthen roadside testing. The announcement comes ahead of the December holiday period, with transport authorities seeking to address alcohol related crashes, dangerous driving and road fatalities.
Johannesburg has launched its Transport Month 2026 programme, putting traffic signal upgrades, road repairs, Rea Vaya connectivity and commuter safety on the agenda this October. Launched on Thursday, 1 October, the programme is led by the City of Johannesburg Transport Department under the theme “Working Together Through Public Private Partnerships.” The City says the campaign will bring together municipal entities, government, transport operators and other partners to address parts of Johannesburg’s transport network.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation has urged Gauteng motorists and other road users to exercise caution as increased traffic is expected around Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026. The warning comes as public schools close for the third term on Wednesday, 23 September, creating a holiday period in which families may travel, visit relatives or attend Heritage Day activities.
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand will host South Africa’s first international 24 hour motor race from 8 to 10 January 2027 after endurance racing organiser Creventic moved its scheduled Dubai event to Gauteng. The organiser confirmed the change on 18 September 2026, citing uncertainty in the Gulf region and its effect on transport planning and logistics costs. The event, officially named Michelin 24H Kyalami, will bring the Michelin 24H Series to Africa for the first time and return international endurance competition to the circuit after its previous event in 2023.