In the early hours of this morning Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the N3 Chatterton for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that a truck had lost control and collided into a tree. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found 1 patient with critical injuries. […]
Month: February 2021
Are we doing enough road safety research?
Let’s talk about research. No, not the white coats in labs with vials and bailing liquids type of research. Not medical research or the type where animals are stuck in cages with tubes coming out of their noses. We’re talking about research on humans. Humans who die in accidents and stuff. Every year we […]
Fatal truck collision at the Donkerhoek Weigh Bridge
Paramedics from Emer-G-Med responded to a heavy motor vehicle collision at the Donkerhoek Weigh Bridge. One patient with serious injuries was transported to the hospital for further care. Unfortunately, the other patient succumbed to their injuries
Suspects arrested and counterfeit goods uncovered at a warehouse in Crown Mine
A horse and trailer truck from Mozambique and a 40 feet container, both filled with bales containing counterfeit branded bags, purses, shoes, perfumes, etc, were confiscated by SAPS VISPOL members at a warehouse in Crown Mine last night. 8 Suspects were arrested. Intelligence Bureau SA Suspects arrested and counterfeit goods […]
Stop AARTO Now, says the Road Freight Association
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is shocked and deeply concerned about the recent suspension of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Japh Chuwe, amidst allegations of “serious maladministration” by the Auditor-General. This has a severe impact on the implementation of the highly controversial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic […]
KZN Transport inspects compliance of Learner Transport Operators
In preparation for the start of the first term of the 2021 academic year, Acting KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mr Kwazi Mshengu this morning led the Provincial Learner Transport inspection programme in Port Shepstone. MEC Mshengu said the inspection of the Learner Transport Fleet is to […]
Driver seriously injured after truck crashes through a factory roof
A male patient, believed to be in his 40’s, was seriously injured after he lost control of his truck and subsequently crashed through the roof of a factory at the bottom of a steep embankment in Westmead, Pinetown. Rescue Care Paramedics arrived on the scene of the incident to find […]
Truck loses load on the R71 between Tzaneen and Letsitele
On the R71 between Tzaneen and Letsitele a truck lost its load. One lane is open. Please reduce speed and increase your following distance.
Three injured in a collision with a truck in Durban
KwaZulu-Natal: Late Sunday afternoon Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N2 South Bound just before the EB Cloete Interchange, Durban. Medics found that a truck and two cars were involved in the collision. On assessment, three patients were found to have sustained moderate injuries. The patients were treated […]
Gauteng: One dead multiple injured in Midrand crash
Gauteng: At 22H36 Saturday night Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the N1 near New Road in Halfway House Midrand. Medics found a truck and bakkie were involved in a collision. On assessment, one person had sadly sustained fatal injuries and another four people had sustained minor injuries. While […]










