Saturday, 22 October 2022 @ 10:40 — Traffic congestion and delays continue to be experienced on the N3 Toll Route while recovery efforts are underway at the earlier truck crash scene near Peter Brown Interchange, in Pietermaritzburg. Southbound traffic (towards Durban) is currently backed-up beyond Midmar Dam. Wet weather conditions […]
Month: October 2022
KZN Transport MEC calls for calm and re-opening of N2 for tipper trucks
The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Sipho Hlomuka, appeals to the community of Zululand to work with government and allow the movement of tipper trucks on the N2 in Phongolo without any intimidation. MEC Hlomuka has been alerted that the community in Phongolo are continuing to be […]
A hijacked truck was recovered with its driver tied up with ropes and wires inside in Delmas
A hijacked truck was recovered with its driver tied up with ropes and wires inside in Delmas on Wednesday 19 October 2022. According to information at the police’s disposal, the truck was allegedly hijacked in North West province. A 47-year-old truck driver was transporting a maize shipment from Lichtenburg and […]
Supply chains are our lifeline!
Maintaining the balance of cause and consequence between all parties involved in the supply chain is paramount for SA Inc. As the architects of the supply chain – and in existence for more than a century – The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) represents more than 300 clearing […]
JAC Motors adds new N75 EV 4-tonne truck to N-Series line-up
JAC Motors South Africa announced the introduction of its new N75 EV as part of its local N-Series truck line-up due to substantial interest from local transport operators. Battery-electric trucks are emission-free and offer major cost savings and multiple benefits to fleet operators, including reducing their carbon footprint and environmental […]
Driver arrested for being in possession of rhino horns valued at about R2 million.
A 42-year-old Toyota Quantum driver is expected to appear before the Middleburg Magistrate’s Court tomorrow Friday 21 October 22 on allegations of being in possession of rhino horns valued at about R2 million. On the early hours of Thursday morning 20 October 2022 at about 02:00, members of Middleburg K9 […]
Driver entrapped in a collision on a link road between the R102 and Cornubia
Emergency Services are currently attempting to extricate an entrapped driver from the wreckage of a Nissan NP200 bakkie that was involved in a collision. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance from a passerby at approximately 11:14 (Thursday) reporting the collision on a link road between the […]
Truck driver injured in rollover on Cascade Road in Rennies Beach on the South Coast
Netcare 911 responded to a collision on Cascade Road in Rennies Beach on the South Coast. Reports indicate that the driver of the truck lost control resulting in a rollover. The driver, an adult male, also the only occupant on board was ejected in the process. The truck then came […]
Truck recovered after a business robbery in Crystal Park.
In Brakpan, Ekurhuleni Flying Squad arrested two suspects for possession of stolen property. This was after members followed up on intelligence information which led them to a truck loaded with boxes of chocolates. Further investigations indicated that the items were stolen as per a business robbery case opened in Crystal […]
What are the requirements for a valid fire permit for a tanker?
Question: We are a newly LPG distribution company in Namibia. We just recently purchased a tanker to transport gas for SA to Namibia. One of the requirements for the tanker to be allowed to enter the refinery in South Africa is that we must produce a fire test certificate for […]