WATCH: Reckless Minibus Taxis Spark Outrage on N1 South Near Sasolburg

Sasolburg, April 28, 2025 – Motorists on the N1 south near the Sasolburg turn-off were left in disbelief on Monday as a convoy of approximately 10 minibus taxis and another vehicle engaged in dangerous and reckless driving, occupying both sides of the national road in a blatant disregard for traffic laws.

A 2-minute, 50-second video, now widely circulated online, captured the convoy weaving erratically across all four lanes of the dual carriageway. The footage shows the taxis veering over solid lines into oncoming traffic lanes, forcing other road users into evasive maneuvers. In one heart-stopping moment, an oncoming car swerves onto the shoulder to avoid a head-on collision, while a truck behind it slows dramatically to prevent a catastrophe.

The convoy’s reckless behavior persisted throughout the clip, with no apparent attempt to return to their designated southbound lanes. The driver who recorded the incident reported that the group showed no regard for other motorists’ safety, continuing their disorderly driving unabated.

No traffic escorts were visible, and there were no indications of an emergency that might explain the convoy’s actions. The motive behind this hazardous driving remains unknown, leaving road users and viewers of the viral footage both shocked and concerned.

The incident has raised serious questions about public safety and law enforcement on one of South Africa’s busiest highways. As of now, authorities have not issued a statement regarding the footage, and it is unclear whether any measures have been taken against the drivers involved.

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The video, which ends with the taxis still driving erratically, has sparked widespread calls for accountability and stricter enforcement to ensure such dangerous behavior does not go unchecked on the nation’s roads.