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Gauteng Traffic Police have urged motorists to remain vigilant ahead of the long weekend as rainy weather conditions persist across the province. The weekend includes Freedom and Workers’ days.
High traffic volumes are expected on major routes, including the N1, N3 and N12, as travelers make their way to various destinations.
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Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane has urged motorists to drive within the prescribed speed limits and carefully observe road conditions.
“It has been raining in recent days in our province and some roads may not be user friendly. Enforcement operations will be conducted throughout the province to ensure the safety of everyone.”
No major incidents
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) say no major incidents have been reported despite ongoing heavy rains. Authorities are urging motorists to drive cautiously, keep a safe following distance, and avoid flooded roads and low-lying bridges.
Residents, especially in informal settlements, are warned to stay away from river streams and drainage channels, and to closely monitor children.
Faith-based groups are also advised to avoid conducting rituals in rivers during this period. City of Johannesburg EMS spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi says water rescue teams remain on high alert.
“We are also pleading to faith-based organisations that normally visit river streams to conduct cleansing and baptism rituals to stay away from such areas during this rainy period. From our side, as the city of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services, together with our disaster management monitoring teams and specialised water rescue unit, we remain on high alert to respond to water-related emergencies.”
