March 4, 2026 – eRadio SA – Live from the Garden Route

Ensure the validity of your vehicle licence discs

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Motorists who intend to travel over the Easter long weekend are advised to ensure the validity of their vehicle licence discs and driving licence cards, as the Natis system indicates that 700 399 vehicle licence discs will be expiring at the end of March.

The renewal for vehicle licence discs affects 259 563 vehicles in Gauteng, 116 633 vehicles in the Western Cape, 98 735 vehicles in KwaZulu-Natal, 51 198 vehicles in Mpumalanga and 45 240 vehicles in Limpopo.

In the Eastern Cape, 44 840 vehicles are affected, 36 335 in the North West, 31 964 vehicles in the Free State, and 15 891 vehicles in the Northern Cape.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has encouraged motorists to renew their vehicle licence discs in the comfort of their home or office by using the online.natis.gov.za

“The disc will be delivered within three to five working days. More than six million vehicle licence discs have been processed through this platform since it became available in 2022.

“Drivers based in Gauteng, Gqeberha and Karigan in the Eastern Cape can use the same platform to prebook a slot to renew driving licence cards. Drivers in other provinces can use the services at their driving licence centres,” RTMC said on Tuesday.

A total of 128 080 driving licence cards will be expiring in the same period and need to be renewed.

This will affect 44 142 drivers in Gauteng, 20 188 drivers in KwaZulu-Natal, 17 108 in the Western Cape, 12 515 in Mpumalanga, 11 831 in Limpopo, 8 404 in the Eastern Cape, 6 187 in North West, 5 471 in Free State, and 2 234 in Northern Cape.

Cape Town Cycle Tour this weekend

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The Mother City will this week open its roads to around 30 000 cyclists for the 48th edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. This is the ultimate guide for the world's largest timed cycle race taking place on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Around 10 000 of the approximately 30 000 cyclists are expected to travel from outside the Mother City to take part in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour.

In 2025, 10 091 travelling cyclists represented over 60 countries.

‘This is a powerful reminder that the Cape Town Cycle Tour is not just a race, but a global drawcard. This week, thousands more riders from across South Africa and the world will descend on the Mother City, filling hotels, restaurants and public spaces as they prepare to take on one of the most iconic cycling routes in the world.

The City will once again assist the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust to ensure that participants have a smooth and safe journey around the peninsula, by deploying our Safety and Security personnel from Traffic Services, Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Disaster Risk Management along the route,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.

Cycle Tour Expo

Cape Town Cycle Tour week kicks off on Thursday, 5 March with the three-day rider registration and the Lifecycle Expo at the DHL Stadium.

Approximately 35 000 people are expected to visit over the three-day period at the expo, which is a celebration of cycling, health and fitness under one roof.

The Expo will feature more than 80 exhibitors showcasing the latest in cycling gear, nutrition, technology and apparel.

Entry into the Expo is free for participating cyclists and children under 12. The cost is R50 for non-participants.

It will operate during the following hours:
Thursday, 5 March: 09:30 – 19:00
Friday, 6 March: 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday, 7 March: 09:00 – 16:00
Public parking will be available at CTICC P1 (paid), P9, P11, P12 and P13, with a dedicated bike park and disabled parking in P5 and P13.

Raceday logistics

This year, thousands of cyclists will take on the 109km and the 42km from the CBD and the 78km invitational Women’s Race and U17 Boys Race from Fish Hoek.

The traditional 109km route starts at the Grand Parade at 06:16 and circles the Cape Peninsula before finishing on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point.

The 78km Invitational Women’s Race (06:20) and the U17 Boys Race (06:15) will once again start in Fish Hoek and finish in Green Point.

The increasingly popular 42km route provides a shorter, but no less memorable experience, drawing riders through the southern suburbs via the M3 before finishing in the city. The ride will set off from 10:00.

Road Closures and Public Transport

Residents and motorists are advised that minor road closures will be in effect in some areas from Friday with hard closures in place on Saturday, 7 March and Sunday, 8 March 2026, particularly in the CBD, Green Point, Sea Point, Southern Suburbs and the Deep South.

Key closures include:
Sections of Helen Suzman Boulevard
Chapman’s Peak Drive
M3 Highway (outbound)
Nelson Mandela Boulevard (N2 outbound)
Hospital Bend Interchange
Victoria Road, Camps Bay
Main Road (M4) through the Deep South

Castle Street between Darling and Stand streets will be closed from 19:00 on Friday until 06:00 on Saturday to allow for the construction of the start gantry.

The situation intensifies on Saturday, 7 March, as multiple streets, including sections of Castle Street, Darling Street, and Strand Street will be closed in the CBD from 14:00 until late on Sunday afternoon.

A comprehensive list of all road closures is available here.

The race will also have an impact on several MyCiTi routes in the CBD and on the service to Hout Bay/Hangberg.

For more information on impacted stops and deviations, visit the MyCiTi website.

A three-stop bus shuttle between Hanover Street and Adderley Street will operate to ease passenger travel in and out of the city. Services at the terminus will resume by 15:00 on Sunday.

Due to the road closures, the City’s Kommetjie and Simon’s Town waste drop off facilities will be closed on race day. Alternative facilities are Retreat (closes at 13:00 on Sunday) and the Coastal Park Landfill Site on Baden Powell Drive, which operates until 14:00 on Sunday.

Spectator Experience

Residents and visitors are encouraged to line the route and bring the gees. The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust has identified spectator-friendly spots along the route where members of the public can watch and cheer on the cyclists.
Mostert’s Mill (M3)

Edinburgh Drive (Wynberg Park)

Ladies Mile

Steenberg Road

Jubilee Square in Simon’s Town

Noordhoek Farm Village

Hout Bay CBD

Camps Bay Main Road

Sea Point Promenade

Race Finish on Helen Suzman Boulevard in Green Point

For more information on the Cape Town Cycle Tour and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit www.eventsincapetown.com

Fuel Price Surge: RFA Warns Consumers to Prepare for Higher Costs at the Till

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“The increase in fuel prices in March 2026 is a direct result of upward pressure on the international price of oil due to both supply and logistics risks following the start of hostilities between Iran and the US and Israel. The Road Freight Association (RFA) has noted with both dismay and concern, that the price of diesel is increasing between R0.60 and R0.65 per litre.

Given that diesel is the primary source of fuel for most medium and heavy commercial transporters, this will place an immediate cost burden on daily operations. Transporters will be faced with - either immediately or later, depending on their operating models or agreements - factoring this increase (and any others that may arise) into their pricing when offering freight transportation services.

This means that the gains which were achieved through the gradual reduction of the basic fuel price during 2025, will be erased and the consumer will, inevitably, begin to feel this change in increasing prices at the till.

Unfortunately, fuel is one of the basic input costs in a transportation business that has huge impact on rates for transport. The general economy will also not be immune - with this pressure becoming an upward inflationary force - thus affecting both future decisions regarding the repro rate and the value of the Rand in the pocket of the man on the street.”

By Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association