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If you’re travelling to or through KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, expect busy highways and a strong law enforcement presence, as thousands are already on the move, and the peak is still coming!
IOL reports that traffic volumes along the N3 have surged with the start of the holiday period, and officials are warning that this will intensify as the long weekend kicks in.
The N3 Toll Concession notes heavy southbound traffic is expected, with return traffic peaking on 6 and 7 April.
At the same time, news reports indicate that border posts are preparing for a major influx. Officials say traveller volumes could exceed 25,000 people per day at the country’s busiest ports of entry during peak periods.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has planned for this, extending operating hours at key crossings, including the Kosi
Bay border between South Africa and Mozambique, from 6am to 6pm until 10 April.
More travellers, more enforcement
With the spike in movement comes tighter controls.
The BMA has rolled out tamper-proof passport stamps to clamp down on fraud, while also increasing staff numbers and security at ports of entry.
On the ground in Durban, the city is preparing for a massive influx of visitors. eThekwini Municipality expects around 1.2-million holidaymakers, with more than 1,000 officers deployed 24/7 across roads, beaches, and public spaces to maintain safety.
General emergency numbers
- Emergency from Mobile: 112 (All networks)
- Police: 10111
- Ambulance Emergency Services: 10177
- Crime Stop (Anonymous): 08600 10111
- N3 Toll Concession (Road Safety): 0800 63 43 57
- Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) KZN: 0800 33 99 11
With the beaches calling, Easter is shaping up to be one of KZN’s busiest travel periods, so if you’re on the road or about to head out, plan ahead and travel safely!
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