Traffic on South Africas major routes is expected to increase significantly from Thursday as motorists drive to their Easter weekend destinations in their droves.
Historically, this long weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the roads, as a high volume of cars, buses and trucks take to the roads over a relatively short period of time.
Motorists are advised to exercise patience in high-risk traffic zones, especially at peak congestion times.
The busiest routes are typically the N3 highway between Johannesburg and Durban, and the N1 between Johannesburg and Polokwane, with significant volumes also expected on the N4 towards Mpumalanga.
KwaZulu-NatalVan Reenens Pass: This treacherous stretch of road on the border between the Free State and KZN is an accident hotspot also known for its inclement weather.