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Traffic on South Africa’s roads.
Toll gates on the N1 in the Limpopo are experiencing a surge in traffic. The N1 North remains closed for traffic near the Ysterberg Mountain outside Polokwane after a crash which claimed the lives of four people.
One lane in the southerly direction has now been opened. Traffic has been diverted to the R101 and some motorists traveling to Limpopo say traffic congestion started to increase as they approached that route.
One of the motorists traveling from KwaZulu-Natal says there’s a chance they might miss the wedding they are going to attend.
“We are actually from Pietermariztburg in KZN, we are going to Polokwane for a wedding and seeing the toll plaza backed up with traffic like this is frustrating. We’ve been waiting here for over 25 minutes.”
WATCH | Traffic on the N1 is set to increase as holidaymakers return home and learners head back to school. Authorities warn of delays. SABC News reporter Koketšo Motau reports live from Limpopo. pic.twitter.com/BVkoK7Z0E6
— SABC News (@SABCNews) January 11, 2026
VIDEO | Traffic expected to increase on the N1 in Limpopo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B0YSBMlqL8
Gauteng
Meanwhile, Gauteng Traffic Police are urging motorists to be vigilant and to share the responsibility of road safety. This follows the arrest of a 49-year-old motorcyclist on the N4 freeway in Bronkhorstspruit, who was riding at an excessive speed.
Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane explains, “Over speeding remains a concern to us as traffic officers because it may lead to a fatal crash.Major roads leading into the province are currently experiencing heavy traffic therefore it is import at to comply with road traffic rules and signs. We would like to issue a stern warning to motorists that no form of lawlessness will be tolerated in our province.” -Additional reporting by Nomtsikelelo Mthabela
