121 South African Infantry Battalion and the South African Police Services burnt the goods that were confiscated during intercepted cross-border crimes between the border of South Africa and eSwatini and in the Pongola Area of Responsibility. Among other items burnt was the dagga confiscated on a white Mitsubishi Fuso truck […]
Month: November 2021
Railway Safety regulator obtains first clean audit
The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) obtained a clean audit from the Auditor-General of South Africa and has achieved 100 per cent of its annual performance targets for the 2020/21 Financial Year. This is a watershed moment in the history of the Regulator. All findings related to the identified supply chain […]
SAPS Kamesh arrest truck hijacking suspects
Meticulous investigative skills by SAPS Kamesh Crime Prevention members resulted in the speedy arrest of three suspects, the recovery of a hijacked vehicle as well as the confiscation of another bakkie yesterday afternoon, 25 November 2021. It is alleged that at about 12:15 on Thursday afternoon, SAPS Kamesh crime prevention […]
Ctrack Freight Transport Index shows overall improvements
The Ctrack Freight Transport Index (CFTI) improved by 6,1% year on year. What is interesting is that Air Freight and Road Freight have been the major contributors to this growth. Pipelines showed the biggest improvements, but this remains a minor contributor to the overall index. Over the last quarter, the […]
Hollard Trucking adds to its trophy cabinet!
Hollard Trucking has won a coveted South African Loyalty Award for its Hollard Trucking Driver Rewards Card Programme. This innovative loyalty programme, inspired by Hollard Trucking’s award-winning Hollard Highway Heroes driver competition, rewards truckers with twice-monthly cash payouts just for doing their jobs well – and the better they drive, […]
Successful businesses put their trust in FAW Trucks as a reliable commercial vehicle partner
The South African heavy commercial vehicle market is a tough and highly competitive one, and discerning buyers in this sector are basing their purchase decisions on product reputation, affordability, reliability, durability, aftersales service and low overall cost of ownership. Products from FAW Trucks tick all these boxes and as a […]
Another first for Mahindra as Pik Up Refrigeration Unit rolls off the line
Mahindra has proven the flexibility of its Pik Up platform and local assembly facility once again with the launch of a unique factory-fitted Refrigeration Unit. The new Pik Up Refrigeration Unit follows closely in the tracks of the Pik Up Ambulance, the Pik Up Mining Specification bakkie and the Pik […]
Investment into DKN unlocks opportunities within hard hit transport and logistics sector
DKN Transport, a level 1 B-BBEE contributor with a 30% black female shareholding, has secured funding from The Engen Convoy Fund to enable this proudly South African privately owned company to unlock additional market opportunities. Headquartered in Johannesburg since 2004, DKN Transport provides road freight logistics solutions across various industries, […]
Mahindra #1 tractor company in the world, launches best-in-industry after-sales support for farmers
Mahindra South Africa, part of the Mahindra Group, today launched a range of tough, efficient and effortless tractors and farm equipment in South Africa. Introduced through a virtual event on November 18, these products will be launched in a phased manner with tractors and farm equipment from the Mahindra brand […]
Two injured in a collision involving a truck and vehicle in Houghton
Emer-G-Med responded to 14th Avenue and 9th Street in Houghton for a collision involving a truck and vehicle. On arrival, we treated and transported two patients to a nearby hospital for further care. Authorities were on the scene of the collision for assistance.