The KwaZulu-Natal Traffic Department operates under the authority of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, responsible for the regulation, control, and provision of an integrated transportation system throughout the province[3].
Core functions include the construction, maintenance, and regulation of provincial roads, the management of licensing authorities, road safety initiatives, and oversight of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI)[3].
Main contact details:
- Department Help Desk: 033 395 1800
- Physical address: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
- RTI Call Centre: 078 560 8279
- Website: www.kzntransport.gov.za
Road Traffic Inspectorate Office Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Wednesday: 8:45 am – 2:30 pm
- Saturdays: As announced monthly on social media
- Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed
Regional Road Safety Contacts:
- Pietermaritzburg: Jeannie Govender, Regional Manager: Road Safety, Tel: (033) 845 5869
- Durban: Bonga Mpofu, Regional Manager: Road Safety, Tel: (031) 700 2222
- Empangeni: Ntseni (Edith) Moloi, Regional Manager: Road Safety, Tel: (035) 787 1442
The department’s mission is to provide a safe, regulated, affordable, and accessible road transportation system in support of provincial development strategies[3]. Comprehensive information regarding traffic camera offices, licensing, and road safety is available on their official website, and public queries can be directed to the listed help desk numbers[2].
References
- [1] NaTIS Contacts
- [2] KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport Contacts
- [3] KwaZulu-Natal Department: Transport Overview