The General Assembly started with a keynote speech delivered by Mr Yuwei Li, Director of the Sustainable Transport Division at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). UIC and UNECE have been linked by a Memorandum of Understanding since 2010. Mr Li: “UIC is the worldwide professional association representing […]
Month: June 2022
FAW Trucks provide great fuel economy to aid total cost of operation
FAW Trucks are highly fuel-efficient and this is backed up by excellent results in the recent 2022 Focus Transport Truck Test event, with the JH6 28.500FT claiming a second in terms of fuel efficiency, against some of the best brands in the industry. “Many of us are tired of hearing […]
Two injured in a head-on collision involving two trucks on the N12
This afternoon, a man and a woman were injured when two trucks collided head-on on the N12 between Potchefstroom and Fochville. ER24 and the Provincial EMS arrived at 14h22 to find the two wrecked trucks on the side of the road. Debris from the trucks was spread across the roadside. […]
Think like a thief, tips to protect those things dear to you
Criminals are always looking for an easy opportunity to take what isn’t theirs. However, on the flip side of their gain, is the loss impact on the victims, which can have profound psychological and financial implications. Even a small incident, where the victim doesn’t come into direct contact with the […]
Goodyear South Africa Donates Office Furniture to Inxiweni Primary School
As part of its Corporate Social Investment (CSI), program Goodyear South Africa in collaboration with its retail partner Hi-Q donated office furniture to Inxiweni Primary School in Tembisa. Goodyear South Africa has been in partnership with Inxiweni Primary School since 2019 with one of the flagship projects being a Library […]
Eight suspects arrested and Eskom cables worth an estimated street value of R2.5 million recovered
A joint operation by Crime Intelligence, K9 Unit and Flying Squad has lead to the recovery of Eskom cables worth an estimated street value of R2.5 million and the arrest of eight suspects. On 29 May 2022, a case of hijacking was registered at Moorreesburg SAPS after a truck transporting […]
Engen pumps convenience as DSV Locker footprint grows
Engen’ enduring promise ‘With us you are Number One” has always placed the customer at the very heart of its business. It is what inspires South Africa’s favourite* petrol station brand to invest great effort into remaining an attractive and convenient destination for motorists and shoppers. This sees Engen continually […]
Fatal truck rollover in the Kwamakhongwana area, Centacow near Ixopo.
In the afternoon Midlands EMS staff received a call for an accident in the Kwamakhongwana area, Centacow near Ixopo. Once crews arrived on the scene they found a truck had lost control, overturning and losing its load. The truck came off the roadway and crossed a small river next to […]
Fifty-Three injured in a bus rollover in Waterloo
Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Isibanisezwe Road in Waterloo Durban. Reports indicate that the driver of a bus with sixty-eight passengers lost control resulting in a rollover. On scene were Ethekwini Fire and Rescue, Verulam SAPS, Durban Metropolitan Police, KZN EMS, and various private ambulance services. Medics assessed […]
Two injured in a truck rollover on Chris Hani Road near the N2 in Avoca
Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Chris Hani Road near the N2 in Avoca. Reports indicate that the driver of a heavy motor vehicle transporting Cement lost control resulting in a rollover. On scene were Durban Metropolitan Police, Greenwood Park SAPS, Ethekwini Fire and Rescue, START, and KZN VIP. […]