Toll gates opened, only essential traffic allowed on N1 north
The National Traffic Police and South African Police Service have closed the N1 North from the Carousel towards Limpopo as a measure to enforce compliance.
Only essential traffic and commercial vehicles are allowed to pass.
“Personnel at our toll plazas are not classified as essential staff and as a consequence, the concessionaires have opened all the toll plazas. We have taken note of concerns raised by industry of limiting the movement of cargo only to essential cargo. We have therefore resolved this matter and all cargo will be allowed passage,” the minister said.
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A total of 22 347 traffic officers were deployed across the country to ensure compliance with the published Regulations and Directions. Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and security personnel from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) are on patrol duty and the National Traffic Police are working closely with the Defense Force and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in enforcing the law at the Beitbridge and the Lebombo border posts.
