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.
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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.