Welcome to the Nanny State

Ivo Vegter | Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 08:19 am GMT +2

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Tired? Mommy Zille and Daddy Carlisle will make you have a nap. Legal or not...

Set science-based speed limits

Ivo Vegter | Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 09:45 am GMT +2

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To be seen to be “doing something” about the “carnage on our roads” is a frequent aim of populist politicians. In that spirit, a raft of stric...

Make ‘em earn it

Sudhir Matai | Tuesday, July 17th, 2012 04:13 pm GMT +2

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Unless your surname is Obama, Merkel or Zuma, there are few things you can do on a daily basis that affects more people than when you drive on a publi...

The idea of incentivising police to issue fines is disturbing. The pupose of policing should be to minimise offences.

How To Pay Police For Performance

Ivo Vegter | Wednesday, July 4th, 2012 11:50 am GMT +2

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A recent off-the-record conversation with someone who regularly sits in on meetings with senior officials in provincial government provided a reminder...

Circles vs. lights

Wilhelm Lutjeharms | Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 09:56 am GMT +2

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Much has been written and illustrated on this blog on the subject of accidents, the general lawlessness on South African roads and incapable drivers (...

Stop E-tolling, Start E-policing!

Nicol Louw | Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 09:44 am GMT +2

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SANRAL plans to employ the e-tolling system by the end of the month and, to date, we all hate the idea. In a cash-strapped society this is seen as a l...

A roundabout with traffic lights... What's the point? (Image: Google Earth)

Cape Town Traffic Idiocy

Sudhir Matai | Monday, February 13th, 2012 01:18 pm GMT +2

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Cape Town is a city of contradictions. It is undoubtedly one of the most aesthetically pleasing cities in the world but it has weather patterns that a...

Cape Town International Airport’s ...

Ian McLaren | Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 11:43 am GMT +2

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Congratulations to Cape Town on being announced as the Best Destination in the World by the popular travel site Trip Advisor. A worthy accolade for a ...