Due to the latest Level 1 Disaster Management Declaration, we decided to continue with our legislation workshops in May and June 2021. Our workshops in November 2020 were attended by much smaller numbers than normal due to the limited numbers allowed at the time. We have since then received several […]
The swift response of police on Tuesday morning, 23 March 2021 led to the prompt arrest of four suspects who were found with a hijacked Isuzu truck ferrying cigarettes. The truck had reportedly been hijacked earlier at approximately 09:00 at the Kroon Plaza, in the Free State Province. Police were […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a truck rollover on the N1 after Botha Avenue. One patient was treated on scene and taken to a nearby facility for further management under the care of our ALS. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance and further investigations.
What are “essential goods and services?” Guidelines to Freight Logistics operations under the conditions of the Government Notice issued by the Minister of Corporate Governance and Traditional Affairs on 25 March 2020. At all times it is prudent to read this simplified document with the Notice as published by the […]
Any construction company owner knows that maintaining their machinery is tantamount to the success of their project. Your machinery has to be in good working order so that you can complete the project on time, otherwise, you will lose clients and your income. But sometimes, you might not be sure […]
Two adult males have suffered moderate to serious injuries in a collision between two trucks on the N12, Fochville. ER24 were on the scene at 5:32 to find the passenger entrapped in the front cab of a 1-ton truck. He was extracted by the Fire Department and GPG Rescue before […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a truck rollover on the R21 and R23 in Kempton Park. One patient with minor injuries was transported by another service for future treatment. Authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
Insurers have been warning for years that the increasing size of vessels is leading to a higher accumulation of risk when something goes wrong. These fears are now being realized, with the MS Ever Given having blocked the Suez Canal for several days. Luckily, the giant vessel was refloated and […]
Bringing more female commercial drivers into the transport industry makes business, economic and social sense. The industry is willing and eager to transform. To do this successfully however, requires a concerted drive: with proper planning and a sustained approach. This is one of the key messages that emerged from the […]
Engen’s fast-food convenience offering is flourishing, and Cape Town customers can now enjoy a slice of Andiccio24’s delicious pizza at the newly opened Engen Settler’s Way Convenience Centre in Mowbray. Opened officially on 25 March 2021, Engen Settler’s Way is open 24/7 and offers customers a diverse range of convenience […]
Gauteng: Two people were injured in a collision on the N14 near Jean Avenue in Centurion Pretoria. City of Tshwane Fire and Rescue used hydraulic tools to free the occupants. Due to the nature of the drivers’ injuries, a Netcare 911 helicopter ambulance was called to airlift the patient to […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision on N14 North after the Hendrik Verwoerd bridge in Centurion. Two patients were transported to a nearby facility for further care and one patient was airlifted. Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations and assistance. Two injured in a truck collision on the […]
Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to Olievenhout Avenue C/O Montrose Street for a collision. On arrival, we treated and transported one patient to a nearby hospital for further care.
Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a single-vehicle collision on the corner of Cydonia & Lobelia Road. One patient with moderate injuries was transported by another service to the hospital for further treatment.
Water is a scarce and precious commodity, and access to reliable and clean source is a basic human right. Unfortunately, many communities around South Africa must do without this essential resource. For this reason, Volvo Trucks South Africa has donated two FMX trucks to the SOS Water on Wheels project […]
While it has become common for people to use the term accident, I feel that the use of this term is essentially inaccurate. Since I deal primarily in facts and evidence, as a Court Expert and Forensic Specialist, the term accident is hardly the correct and accurate description or reference […]
Reduced hours on the road because of economic challenges at many companies may result in the retaining of vehicles for longer than normal. While always important, this places additional pressure on fleet operators to ensure that vehicles are properly cared for, on and off the road, and can operate safely […]
Acting KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mr Kwazi Mshengu, has tasked law enforcement agencies to act swiftly against those in the Freight Industry who are threatening to cause anarchy and shutdown major transport routes in the province. MEC Mshengu said all law enforcement agencies in the province […]
FUCHS Lubricants has introduced a new TITAN CARGO PRO 3977 SAE 5W-20 engine oil. As part of the introduction of the Euro VI-d emissions standard for commercial vehicles by law MAN has published the MAN M 3977 specification. The specification has been specially designed to lower the fuel consumption and […]
