South Africa’s roads will face heavy congestion this Easter, especially northbound routes into Limpopo as thousands of Zion Christian Church pilgrims head to Moria. Authorities warn that the N1 corridor and connecting roads into Polokwane will be under severe strain, with traffic peaking from Thursday into Good Friday and again on the return from Sunday into Easter Monday.
The Department of Transport’s 2026 Easter Road Safety Campaign is in full swing, focusing on reducing crashes during one of the busiest travel periods. Despite improved outcomes in 2025, driver behaviour—speeding, fatigue, unsafe overtaking—remains the leading cause of accidents. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow extra time, and exercise patience, especially around buses and heavy vehicles.
Where to check road conditions:
• RTMC: www.rtmc.co.za and rsfsa.co.za/live-traffic
• Department of Transport: www.transport.gov.za
• SANRAL: www.nra.co.za
• Provincial updates: Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety
Official update channels:
• N3 Toll Concession (@N3Route) – Johannesburg–Durban
• TRAC N4 (@TRACN4Route) – Pretoria–Mozambique
• iTraffic Gauteng (@itrafficgp) – Gauteng traffic alerts
• Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive)
• SafeN2 Project (Cape Town N2) – WhatsApp alerts
Community-driven groups (WhatsApp & Facebook):
• Ry Veilig (national, Limpopo, Gauteng, KZN)
• Road Angels Traffic Information
• Cape Town Traffic Reports
• Traffic in Johannesburg
• Durban Road Conditions
Tip: Official channels (N3Route, TRACN4, SafeN2) are most reliable. Community groups provide instant reports but may include unverified info.
Staff Writer
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