Es'kia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West, South Africa.

Es'kia Mphahlele Drive, Pretoria West, South Africa. Gridlocked traffic. Driving along Es'kia Mphahlele Drive (formerly DF Malan Drive / M1) offers a major north-south transit connecting Pretoria West and the CBD toward the northern suburbs through the gap in the Witwatersberg ridge: Commercial & Industrial Hubs: Commencing from the southern/western edges near Pretoria West and Mayville, the drive carries heavy commuter and freight traffic past automotive workshops, industrial supply hubs, logistics yards, and commercial trade centers. Historic Western Gateway: The route skirts the edge of historic western neighborhoods such as Pretoria West, Daspoort, and Roseville, providing access to local residential corridors, railway crossings, and active industrial sectors. Daspoort Tunnel / Daspoort Pass Corridor: Heading north toward Pretoria North and Mayville, the road navigates through the dramatic natural gap in the ridge, running alongside rail infrastructure and framing broad views of the northern hills. CBD Transit Connections: Crossing key east-west routes like WF Nkomo Street (Church Street West) and Struben Street, Es'kia Mphahlele Drive acts as a critical bypass around the dense core of the central business district for commuters heading toward the northern Tshwane suburbs. #drive #drivingtour #city #citytour #southafrica