Katlholo Molapo (47) appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, facing charges of possession of drugs and dealing in drugs. The accused was arrested by members of the Mmabatho-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, following information received about a truck loaded with […]
Port Elizabeth Terminals SHEQ Department, led by Vuyani Mtati, together with SHEQ Officers Mawande Nyamakazi and Lisakhanya Fiki, partnered with Security Department Khehla Motaung to conduct compliance inspections at Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, P-Check and the Port Elizabeth Bulk Ore Terminal receiving area. The inspections focused on promoting the message […]
Please note that a diesel tanker has overturned in the Elands Valley, and the road is currently CLOSED for recovery operations between Arlie and Malaga Hotel (N4-6X, KM 31.8W). Please use Schoemanskloof as an alternative route. ⚠️ Further updates to follow. 🙏 #TRACN4 #RoadSafety #ElandsValley #Schoemanskloof A diesel tanker has […]
Truck crash on the R59 just past Mercedes Benz via Alberton, Gauteng, reported at 08:02 this morning on 21 October 2026. The truck is off the road in the grass, traffic is flowing with no major delays. Motorists urged to approach with caution and drive safe. Stay alert.
A 33-year-old truck driver was trapped in the wreckage of his vehicle for more than 90 minutes following a collision involving two trucks on the N3 southbound carriageway near Hammarsdale this morning. Shortly after 8am, Mi7’s Emergency Medical Services received reports of a serious collision just after the Hammarsdale offramp. […]
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has successfully completed the operation of South Africa’s longest iron ore train, a remarkable 696-wagon train that travelled from Saldanha on Saturday, 17 October 2026 to the mines in the Northern Cape, arriving safely on Loop 18 on 18 October 2026. This historic achievement sets a […]
The Coastal Water Rescue squad was activated to respond to BWB this morning at 04:44, following reports that a truck had left the road and was in the water below the N2 bridge. On arrival, it was found that the truck had left the road on the bridge, collided with […]
Please note that the accident scene at Crocodile Gorge, between Kanyamazane IS and Matsulu IS (N4/7X, KM 87.9E), has been CLEARED. However, two trucks have been reported stationary along the same stretch, affecting eastbound traffic: 🚛 Tanker | N4/7X, KM 78.8E�A STOP/GO traffic control system is in place, with Raubex […]
When the cost of getting goods from A to B keeps climbing, businesses have two choices: absorb the increase and watch their margins shrink, or take a closer look at how their supply chains work. For many companies, logistics costs are treated as a necessary expense, something to negotiate when […]
The efficient movement of many bulk materials – including the materials used to build South Africa’s infrastructure – doesn’t just depend on roads, railways and trucks. This Transport Month, heavy equipment manufacturer Astec Industries has highlighted the role played by on-site material handling in the logistics success and competitiveness of […]
Documentation, border processing, road conditions and vehicle availability can all affect cross-border lead times. Good planning starts long before the truck reaches the border. For retailers moving goods across Southern Africa, a dispatch date tells only part of the delivery story. The time between departure and arrival depends on more […]
A truck caught fire following a crash on the N1 South near Mookgophong in the early hours of yesterday morning. The accident was reportedly reported at approximately 04:01, with the truck seen engulfed in flames. Motorists were urged to approach the area with caution and expect possible traffic disruptions while […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) urges all transport operators and truck drivers to AVOID the Swartberg Pass between Prince Albert and Oudtshoorn. ⛔ The pass is NOT suitable for heavy vehicles, including trucks, semi-trailers, interlinks and vehicles towing trailers. Following severe storm damage and the closure of Meiringspoort (N12), increased […]
A truck driver was transported to hospital after suffering a medical emergency on the N3 near Cliffdale this morning. Just after 8am, Mi7 Emergency Medical Services received reports of a truck driver requiring urgent medical assistance. Paramedics from the Mi7 EMS base at Hibiscus Cato Ridge Hospital were immediately dispatched. […]
Port Elizabeth Terminals SHEQ Department, led by Vuyani Mtati, together with SHEQ Officers Mawande Nyamakazi and Lisakhanya Fiki, partnered with Security Department Khehla Motaung to conduct compliance inspections at Port Elizabeth Container Terminal, P-Check and the Port Elizabeth Bulk Ore Terminal receiving area. The inspections focused on promoting the message […]
Team #DikgerekgereWednesdays working tirelessly on the D4180 Atok-GaSelepe road. They work on weekends to ensure that the road is drivable after it was damaged by the recent rains. #ProjectsMonitoring Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure Work continues on the damaged D4180 Atok-GaSelepe roadhttps://t.co/jjhspXjD4f#ArriveAlive #RoadRepair @TransportLimCom @ConstructionSfy pic.twitter.com/YaQusgPTm7 – […]
In a testament to the outstanding performance and reliability of Vesconite self-lubricating bushings, a prominent South African side-tipper manufacturer has doubled its monthly orders for side-tipper bushings. This substantial increase in orders reflects the manufacturer’s confidence in Vesconite Bearings’ superior products, customer satisfaction and excellent pricing. The manufacturer’s confidence in […]
