Gauteng Traffic Police urge caution amid heavy rain
With rain soaking Gauteng roads, traffic authorities are urging motorists and pedestrians to stay alert and prioritise safety.
The Gauteng Traffic Police’s Road Safety Education Unit has urged residents to exercise caution on the roads amid ongoing heavy rainfall.
Rain began on Sunday, September 28, and according to the South African Weather Service, more isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next two days.
Extended weather forecast 30 September 2025-01 October 2025:
Fine in places, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east but light rain and showers in south.#SAWS #saweather #weatheroutlook pic.twitter.com/JFnD0jKxh0— SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) September 28, 2025
Obed Sibasa, spokesperson for the Road Safety Education Unit, warned that wet and flooded roads are creating dangerous driving conditions.
He advised motorists to drive carefully, keep headlights on, reduce speed, maintain a safe following distance, use windscreen wipers, and avoid low-lying bridges. Motorists were also urged to watch out for pedestrians who may cross roads unsafely.
No serious crashes have been reported so far, although seven minor collisions were recorded.
Sibasa also highlighted a concerning trend: More crashes occur on the weekend following the 25th of each month, when many residents receive their salaries. During this period, over 20 collisions have been recorded, resulting in a mix of fatal, serious, and minor injuries.
Factors contributing to these collisions include drunk driving, speeding, unsafe overtaking, and reckless or negligent behaviour.
“This reckless and irresponsible driving puts innocent lives at risk and underscores the importance of safe and responsible driving,” Sibasa concluded.
