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Gauteng Traffic Police spokesperson Sello Maremane has appealed to motorists to exercise caution. “We are anticipating high traffic volumes on the N1 Polokwane, Phumlane plaza, over 2000 cars passing there as well as Pretoria. We are expecting over 1500 vehicles to pass through that gantry. One of our busiest roads is going to be the N3. ”

“We are really asking people to exercise patience because many of our people lose patience and then drive on the yellow line. That constitutes reckless and negligent driving. They are going to get arrested.”

PresidencyZA There are far too many trucks on the highways sir, which inevitably leads to slower traffic flow and increased fatal accidents. It's so obvious to see but then again you lot exist in a different planet from the rest.

Billions of rands are collected in toll fees and the fuel road fund but the country's roads are in shambles.

toll gate money is wasted on government largesse

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