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Is jaywalking illegal in South Africa?

Yes. Jaywalking is banned in South Africa. Cross at a crossing or 50 m+ away; Cape Town fine R500 (Nov 2025).

National Road Traffic Regulations reg. 316(6): a pedestrian may cross only at a crossing or intersection or more than 50 m from one. EWN / Cape Argus 5 Nov 2025: Cape Town man fined R500 by traffic officials for crossing outside the crossing; City traffic spokesperson confirmed jaywalking is an offence nationally.

Source: NRTR reg 316; EWN 5 Nov 2025

• South Africa is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 6.
• In Africa: banned in 1 of 49 countries.

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