Traffic authorities have called on motorists driving on the N3 between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to be cautious.
This as soccer lovers make their way to the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban for the Nedbank Cup soccer final between the Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates today.
Gauteng Traffic Police's Obed Sibasa says there will be zero tolerance for contravening the law, including drunken driving.
More traffic anticipated ahead of the Soweto derby, Nedbank Cup. We urge motorists and other road users to look out for too excited soccer fans on motorways. We have measures in place for unruly drivers. Abuse of alcohol is a no-no, especially for drivers. Speeding is also against the law. Comply and be safe. Let's all arrive alive.
Meanwhile, members of the SAPS and the eThekwini metro police are out in full force to patrol around the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban to ensure that todays Nedbank Cup is incident-free.