Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department - JMPD

18/06/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY UPDATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
11H30

DATE: 18 JUNE 2026

UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED ON WILLIAM NICOL DRIVE

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to inform motorists that the previously closed section of William Nicol Drive has now been fully reopened to traffic.

Following the multi-vehicle accident that occurred last night, clean-up and recovery operations have been completed. The stretch of William Nicol Drive between Ontdekkers Road and Hendrik Potgieter Road is now clear, and traffic flow has resumed in both directions.

JMPD thanks motorists for their patience and cooperation during the closure. Please continue to drive safely.

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Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Communications Unit

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 18 JUNE 2026

ROAD CLOSURE ON WILLIAM NICOL DRIVE DUE TO MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to advise motorists of a significant road closure on William Nicol Drive in Roodepoort.

Following a serious multi-vehicle crash that occurred last night, the eastbound lanes of William Nicol Drive between Constancia Boulevard and Joseph Lister Street (near Constancia Kloof, adjacent to the Flora Clinic) heading towards the N1 will remain closed for the greater part of the day.

Traffic heading towards the N1 cannot use this section of William Nicol Drive due to ongoing recovery and clean-up operations.

Motorists are able to travel up William Nicol Drive from the N1 towards Ontdekkers Road.

Please avoid this area and utilise alternative routes to minimise delays.

Further updates from the scene will be shared as they become available.

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Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Communications Unit

18/06/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: 18 JUNE 2026

ROAD CLOSURE ON WILLIAM NICOL DRIVE DUE TO MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) wishes to advise motorists of a significant road closure on William Nicol Drive in Roodepoort.

Following a serious multi-vehicle crash that occurred last night, the eastbound lanes of William Nicol Drive between Constancia Boulevard and Joseph Lister Street (near Constancia Kloof, adjacent to the Flora Clinic) heading towards the N1 will remain closed for the greater part of the day.

Traffic heading towards the N1 cannot use this section of William Nicol Drive due to ongoing recovery and clean-up operations.

Motorists are able to travel up William Nicol Drive from the N1 towards Ontdekkers Road.

Please avoid this area and utilise alternative routes to minimise delays.

Further updates from the scene will be shared as they become available.

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Issued by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Communications Unit

18/06/2026

🚨 JMPD HIGH-IMPACT OPERATION SUCCESS 🚨

JMPD officers have uncovered an illicit operation at a building on Edith Cavell & Plein Streets in the CBD.

During an inner-city operation, vendors fled from officers, leading police to a building that served as a hub for counterfeit food packaging and infrastructure theft.

🔍 What was found:

* Counterfeit Food Lab: Expired juices & yoghurts being treated with chemical thinners to erase original expiry dates and replace them with fraudulent, extended stickers.

* Stolen Infrastructure: Cut electrical cables, highly suspected to be stolen municipal infrastructure contributing to power disruptions.

"What we uncovered today is not just a violation of municipal bylaws, but a direct and dangerous assault on the health and safety of our residents."

JMPD Chief of Police, Commissioner Patrick Jaca

All goods and cables have been confiscated.

Please remain vigilant when purchasing goods from unregulated vendors.

📞 Report suspicious activity to the JMPD hotline: 011 375 5918 or 0800 002 587.

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

Today, the JMPD honours the profound legacy of the brave generation of 1976 on this historic 50th Anniversary of . 🇿🇦

​Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca and the entire department remain deeply committed to fostering a safe, crime-free environment where the youth of 2026 can thrive, learn, and lead.

​Let’s work together to build a safer, united City of Johannesburg. 🤝👮‍♂️
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08/06/2026

Compliance is not negotiable!!!

Remove your illegal posters & signage to avoid penalties. If you would like to legally install signage & posters, apply with
Outdoor Advertising Dept.

Illegal advertising, posters & banners removed by BMU officers in the city.

08/06/2026

Enforcement of Outdoor Advertising Bylaws by BMU officers in Joburg.

If a transit advertising sign is used in contravention of By-laws, an authorised official may, without prior notice to the owner, remove & impound such transit advertising sign.

Illegal transit sign impounded.

08/06/2026

DO NOT WASH YOUR VEHICLE ON A PUBLIC ROAD!!!! IT IS A BYLAW VIOLATION!!!

officers enforced municipal bylaws by stopping taxi drivers from washing vehicles on a public road. Washing vehicles on public roads is prohibited under the Public Roads and Miscellaneous By-Laws as it damages infrastructure, obstructs traffic, pollutes stormwater systems & creates safety hazards for road users.

Compliance is mandatory & vehicle washing must be done at designated facilities only.

08/06/2026

RegionF1 officers were on patrol in Braamfontein when they received a complaint from Vuma Cam about a grey Opel Corsa Bakkie that had been hijacked from the owner as per the Mondeor SAPS case. The officers proceeded to the given location at the corner of Simmonds & Smit Streets in Braamfontein, where they spotted the vehicle fitting the exact description provided, with one male occupant. The officers approached & arrested the suspect for hijacking & detained him at Mondeor SAPS. The vehicle was booked in at Aeroton SAPS Pound.

08/06/2026

While conducting an operation to remove vagrants beneath Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein, officers spotted a vehicle that was being sought in connection with a hit-and-run case registered at Hillbrow SAPS. The vehicle, a blue Hyundai Atos travelling northbound, was immediately followed & subsequently stopped by the officers.

Upon interviewing the driver, he admitted to fleeing the scene after being involved in the hit and run incident. The suspect was arrested & detained at Hillbrow SAPS. The vehicle was seized & booked in at the Aeroton SAPS Vehicle Pound.

Motorists are reminded that fleeing the scene of an accident is a serious criminal offence. Those who attempt to evade accountability will be traced, arrested & brought before the courts. Road users are urged to act responsibly & report all accidents to the relevant authorities.