South Africa’s Department of Transport will once again embark on its annual Transport Month campaign, kicking off on the first of October. The initiative is used to raise awareness on the importance of transport to the local economy, including the provision of a safe and more affordable, accessible and reliable […]
Month: August 2016
Van Reenen truck crash leaves one dead one injured
At 08h07 Netcare 911 Paramedics responded to a collision on Van Reenens pass. Reports from the scene indicate that the vehicle started running away at the top of the pass, it then veered off the road while rounding a bend and plunged 200 meters down a cliff. Paramedics arrived at […]
Hino Midrand prides itself on top class after sales service
The proven fuel economy of Hino trucks linked to top class after sales service is proving a winning recipe for Hino Midrand. “This combination enables us to not only retain existing customers, but also to gain new business,” says Hennie de Villiers, the Dealer Principal at Hino Midrand and the […]
Volvo Trucks’ The Iron Knight breaks two world speed records on special Goodyear truck tyres
Port Elizabeth, August 24th, 2016 – Volvo Trucks’ ‘The Iron Knight’ has broken two world speed records for trucks on Goodyear tyres – making them the fastest truck tyres in the world. The special tyres developed and built by Goodyear are the result of continuous collaboration and strong OE partnership […]
FUSO FJ 16-230 testament to continuous growth offensive in southern Africa
FUSO Trucks, a division of Daimler Trucks & Buses Southern Africa today launched its latest medium to heavy-duty truck, the FUSO FJ 16-230, set to be the truck of choice in the southern African region. This milestone represents yet another successful addition of vehicles built from the world-class Daimler India […]
Two killed and 14 injured as taxi collides with truck in Mpumalanga
Two people have been killed and fourteen others have been injured after a taxi collided with a truck on the N4 direction Malelane in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The exact detail to the cause of the accident will remain a subject for police investigation and comment. Netcare911 paramedics worked alongside various emergency […]
Taxi t-bones fire truck, at least 14 injured
At least 14 people, including a toddler aged about two, were injured when a taxi apparently t-boned a fire truck in Bram Fischer Drive in Randburg this evening. ER24 paramedics as well as other services arrived on scene and found the taxi driver and two front passengers trapped in the […]
Truck rollover after colision on N14 in Nootgedacht
EMER-G-MED’s M03 and A01 are on the scene of a rollover vehicle on the N14 direction Pretoria between Malibongwe and the R511, in Nooigedacht. It’s alleged that the truck lost control, colliding with another vehicle and causing it to overturn – leaving the driver of the truck with minor injuries. […]
Stolen truck recovered near a graveyard in Mothutlung, North West
NW: Mothutlung: Police in Mothutlung recovered a stolen truck last night near a local graveyard. Police members were on a routine patrol when they received information about the truck. They followed up and the truck was found loaded with suspected stolen goods inside. No arrest have been made as suspects […]
Taxi and truck collide killing two, injuring nine, Eston
Two women were killed and another nine injured this morning after a truck and taxi collided on the R603 outside of Eston near Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. ER24 paramedics, along with other services, arrived on the scene and found a truck and taxi smashed together on the side of the road. […]










