Motorists are urged to immediately report any suspicious road blocks or activities to the relevant authorities. This comes after police encountered road construction signs placed in the road, suspected to have been set up by alleged criminals in Mothibistad.

It is alleged while police were conducting Blue Light Patrol along the N14 road in Kagung Village they saw road construction signs placed in the road.

The signs and equipment erected resembled a stop-and-go point and were intended to have motorists stop at the so-called stop-and-go, after which the occupants would be attacked with stones and robbed of their belongings.

The police immediately removed the obstruction and reopened the road. However, no suspects were found at the scene.

“At this time, no incidents have been officially reported,” said Northern Cape police spokesperson Nomvuyo Makoloi. “Police are urging the public to be alert and vigilant and exercise caution, especially during late-night and early-morning travels.”

IOL reports the N3 Toll Concession has confirmed its construction and route maintenance teams have resumed work along various sections of the highway. Although the programme is not yet operating at full capacity, several lane closures are already affecting traffic flow.

Police urge motorists to be alert and vigilant. Photo supplied

Between KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State, motorists can expect daytime lane closures between the Keeversfontein Interchange and Van Reenen.

“Motorists are advised to avoid travelling at night as evidence shows most deadly accidents happen after sunset and in the early hours of the morning,” said RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane.

“Travel data analysed since the start of the festive season road safety campaign shows 21% of fatal crashes happen between 19:00 and 22:00 and 6% between midnight and 01:00.”

These are the times when most head-on collisions have taken place, claiming many lives. 

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