NOORDWESTER – LICHTENBURG - National news is buzzing with instances of spiking and related criminal activities and the public is urged to be aware and vigilant of hotspots in this regard.
In an effort to curb these incidents and escalation of violence on victims, numerous WhatsApp groups have been created to warn communities of these incidents.
Various national routes have been targeted and motorists are urged to be vigilant and play it safe. If you hit a rock, spikes, have an accident or emergency, report it immediately with a location and where possible, keep driving until help arrives. Travel safely and arrive on time!
Identified hotspots:
• N4 Mpumalanga to Pretoria between Solomon Mahlangu and Watermeyer off-ramp
• N4 Pretoria to Mpumalanga between Bronkhorstspruit and Balmoral off-ramp
• N1 Polokwane and N4 Mpumalanga interchange in Pretoria
• N4 to Rustenburg between R80 Mabopane freeway and Brits Plaza tollgate
• Golden Highway
• R21 freeway from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pretoria
• R562 in Olifantsfontein
• N12 in eMahlahleni, under the Merridale bridge
• N12 between Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom
• N3 between Rondebult and Heidelberg Road
• N3 between Leondale and Barry Marais Road
