KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has intensified road safety checks ahead of this weekend's Reed Dance in oPhongolo north of the province. Thousands of maidens are expected to attend the annual event, with many travelling by bus and other public transport. More than 80 traffic officers have been deployed to check buses and other vehicles, while roadblocks will also be held at various hot spots over the weekend. Gcinokuhle Malinga reports....