Cape Town’s holiday traffic is a huge mess, thanks to a tiny problem: drivers ‘creeping’ into busy intersections. This little move blocks everything, making traffic jams way worse and even stopping emergency vehicles. Things get even tougher with more cars and hot weather. So, don’t be a ‘creep’ and keep those intersections clear!
After ten days of heavy rain, the city’s streets turned slippery and dangerous, leading to hundreds of car crashes and pedestrian accidents. Emergency teams worked nonstop to help those in trouble, while police made many arrests and issued thousands of tickets to keep order. The rain showed how easily life in a busy city can be shaken, reminding everyone that safety needs teamwork from drivers, law enforcement, planners, and the public. As the skies clear, the city learns to be more prepared and careful, ready to face future storms together.
On a bright Wednesday afternoon, a minibus taxi on Cape Town’s steep and narrow Kloof Nek Road tried to overtake a scooter but lost control, crashing into a truck and a car. The accident caused chaos and injured eight people, highlighting how dangerous this busy, twisty road has become. With old road designs, heavy traffic, and fastmoving vehicles like scooters and taxis, locals worry that more crashes will happen unless safety measures improve. The city now faces tough questions about how to keep its busy streets safe while moving forward.
