South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at shop tills as well as petrol pumps. Motorists […]
Date: 7 October 2026 Time: 21:36 Location: N2 above the M25 KwaMashu off Ramp KwaMashu KZN At approximately 21:36 on 7 October 2026 members of Empire Protection Services proceeded to the N2 above the M25 KwaMashu Off Ramp following a callout received via the North Coast Tracking Task Team regarding […]
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 […]
Crash involving a truck and a car on M1 Westbound outside Clairwood Hospital. Traffic is backing up. Please approach the scene with caution. 𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 on scene [SA Long-Distance Truckers] Extra Caution is required when road users navigate near the blind spots of trucks https://t.co/eT2n7i9xVl #ArriveAlive #Blindspots @rsa_trucker @TruckAndFreight @Dotransport @TrafficRTMC […]
West Coast Medical Rescue ,Metro EMS and Saldanha Bay fire and traffic were on scene at a collision involving two vehicles on the R27. A major oil spill has occurred and the road was closed in both directions. All injured patients were being attended to and transported to hospital.
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety advises motorists that an accident has been reported on the R71 at Letsitele . Reports indicated that a heavy motor vehicle (truck) and a light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the car catching fire. The burning vehicle is in the middle of […]
Higher fuel prices pushes transport costs through the roof Every litre of fuel consumed on South Africa’s roads reflects the underlying health of the country’s logistics economy. Changes in fuel prices have a far-reaching effect on the country’s supply chain, transport systems, the wider logistics industry as well as the […]
As a relatively new player in South Africa’s motoring industry, many assume automotive brand LDV stands for ‘Light Delivery Vehicles’. In fact, the acronym originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a heritage that dates to the founding of Leyland Motors back in 1896 in the UK. Today, that legacy of commercial […]
Approximately 108 tons of wheat/grain valued at R600 000 has allegedly been stolen while being transported between the Durban Harbour and Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) is in possession of video footage, photographs, identification information and vehicle registration details relating to the suspects. This information is currently […]
As South Africa marks Transport Month, the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA) is highlighting the connection between municipal engineering and transport efficiency. The organisation notes that while this month’s focus is usually on vehicles, freight and road safety, there is a complex municipal engineering ecosystem behind every […]
The driver of a white Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was killed in a rear-end collision with a DSW refuse truck on the M41 in Umhlanga – KZN a short while ago (Saturday, 03/10/2026). At approximately 10:39, the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre began receiving multiple calls for assistance. […]
A vehicle checkpoint at Prince Albert resulted in the seizure of 2 057 grams of dagga on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Members of the Flying Squad searched a long-distance bus travelling from Mthatha to Cape Town. During the search, they found a bag containing 2 057 grams of dagga with […]
A truck driver has died following a collision involving two trucks on the N1 between Winburg and Ventersburg in the Free State. The two trucks reportedly collided in the early hours of Wednesday (30/9). Free State Road Incident Management Systems chairperson Sipho Towa said one of the drivers sustained fatal […]
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. […]
As part of the ongoing nationwide campaign, today, the C-BRTA and other law enforcement authorities impounded a bus heading from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe, at the Musina TCC. The bus was loaded with passengers with valid passports. The bus was taken to the Musina testing station, where it failed the roadworthy […]
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 […]
