Runaway truck crashes in Usakos onto railway tracks with the driver escaping unscathed. ■ Early Emergency Medical Service (EMS) activation is the key to a speedy recovery and/or a positive outcome. If involved or when you come across an accident PLEASE notify the MVA Fund of Namibia (9682) soonest. [Via […]
International transportation of goods remains under pressure International supply chain problems and local attacks on the logistics infrastructure have had a negative impact on the entire transport sector during the 3rd quarter of 2021. The Ctrack Freight Transport Index declined by 0,6% compared to the previous quarter. This decline will […]
October is the time to celebrate the key role that transport plays in the economy. Given the events that unfolded in July, safety has to be a concern we should highlight this year. By Jason Mellow, Head of MiWay Business Insurance Road transport plays an essential role in our national […]
Two employees of a Logistics company were robbed by six knife wielding suspects at a service station in KwaMashu, KZN today (Thursday). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to the scene at approximately 13:52. On arrival, the victims informed Reaction Officers that the robbers had fled […]
Earlier this morning, IPSS Medical Rescue paramedics responded to reports of a road accident, on the R102 near Etete. Upon the arrival of paramedics, it was ascertained that a young boy had jumped onto a moving cane truck to remove sugar cane when he slipped and was pulled into and […]
In recent days we have witnessed truck drivers blockading national roads making demands which range from their conditions of service, employment of foreign nationals, and issues relating to professional driving permits. President Ramaphosa has mandated an Inter-Ministerial Committee, led by the Minister of Employment & Labour, Mr. Thulas Nxesi to […]
Emer-G-Med responded to a collision on the R40 between White River and Hazyview in Nelspruit for a timber truck that rolled. One patient was treated and transported to the hospital with moderate injuries. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance. One injured in a collision involving a timber truck […]
TATA International Africa has brought the tally of trucks supplied to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport (DoT) this year, to in excess of 65 units. The latest delivery of 28 trucks, which will operate in the eThekwini (Durban) and Empangeni regions, were handed over to the KwaZulu-Natal DoT at an […]
Traffic is finally flowing smoothly again on the N10 in Middelburg after a 2-day blockade by protesting local truck drivers. High in their demands is the elimination of foreign truck drivers, particularly the undocumented ones. Transport Min. Mbalula, Labour Min. Nxesi and MEC Tikana-Gxotiwe managed the breakthrough after spending the […]
A truck collision at Nuwejaar River over the N5 bridge claimed two lives. This follows after an accident caused by a truck transporting coal in which the truck driver was allegedly forced to deviate by two suspects who left it inside the road to block the traffic flow. Apparently, another […]
