JOHANNESBURG - As South Africans take to the roads for the Easter long weekend, the main highways are busy.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy was out and about as traffic officials conducted roadblocks and vehicle inspections.
Creecy says the authorities have been fully mobilised to enforce safety and regulations during this long weekend.
"We have seen a surge in traffic on this road and the N1 is expected this afternoon to have more than 2,500 vehicles an hour passing through this toll gate, as many travellers will be going on the Easter pilgrimage to Moria while others are moving to neighbouring countries."
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Creecy says law enforcement has been intensified with the deployment of national traffic officers to boost visibility around the clock.
She explained that three shifts have been introduced to ensure continuous monitoring and rapid response along the route.
Creecy emphasised that the road will now be policed 24/7 to enhance safety and compliance.