The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) is actively working to address the issue of illicit trade of tyres in South Africa. This includes, amongst others, the rising incidents of misdeclaration of tyre consignments and rerouting of imports through neighbouring countries in order to avoid tyre duties, environment levies and […]
Month: February 2023
Police discover a cloned SAPS vehicle, possibly used in truck hijackings and arrest two suspects
On Tuesday, 27 February 2023, at around 13h00, members of Ekurhuleni District Crime Intelligence, Trio Task Team, Tembisa Tracing Team, and Highway Patrol Unit acted on a tip-off regarding a suspicious marked South African Police Service vehicle in Rabie Ridge area. Information was followed whereby a Mazda BT50 resembling SAPS […]
Truck rollover on the N3 outgoing before Pavilion, N2 North split at Spaghetti
⚠️Active crash scene⚠️ N3 outgoing before Pavilion, N2 North split at Spaghetti truck carrying plastic overturned. Alternate routes suggested Durban Metro Police Services Truck rollover on the N3 outgoing before Pavilion, N2 North split at Spaghetti https://t.co/kA4nQ68T8i #ArriveAlive #TruckRollover pic.twitter.com/s01Pd1C5G6 — Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 28, 2023
The South African logistics sector recovered somewhat in January 2023
Following four consecutive months of contraction, the South African logistics sector as measured by the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index recovered considerably during January, though off a low base. The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index increased by 1.5% in January following a monthly decline of 3.4% in December (and declines […]
Hawks bust over R30 million worth of illicit cigarettes and arrested five suspects
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Limpopo is extremely determined to fight the smuggling of illicit cigarettes in the country by dismantling and paralysing the syndicate operations. This follows a successful discovery of suspected illicit cigarettes at a farm between Musina and Beitbridge Port of Entry on 25 February […]
Pietermaritzburg: Truck driver injured in rollover crash near Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal: 08H52 Friday morning, Netcare 911 responded to a collision on the R103 in uMgungundlovu near Pietermaritzburg. Reports indicate that the driver of a truck transporting cinder-blocks lost control, resulting in a roll-over. Medics assessed the scene and found that the driver, a 25-year-old adult male, had sustained moderate injuries […]
Police pounce on a syndicate targeting businesses in the motor and computer industries.
Police in Gauteng pounced on a syndicate that is targeting big businesses in the motor and computer industries. The syndicate either defrauds or loots goods. It is alleged that the stolen goods are then distributed and sold locally and in neighbouring countries. To date, seven suspects who were found with […]
Reportedly Drunk Driver Arrested: Waterloo – KZN
A drunk driver was arrested by Reaction Officers after he fled the scene of a collision this morning (Saturday). A member of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was travelling on Umdloti Beach Road near Southridge – KZN at approximately 09:24 when a white Isuzu bakkie collided into the rear of […]
Pedestrian critically injured after collision with truck in Klapmuts
Emergency services responded to the scene of a crash where a truck collided with a pedestrian on the R101, Klapmuts. 1 Patient with critical injuries. Lima Charlie 1
R171 million rands worth of cocaine seized at Durban Harbour
The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili says the latest drug bust at the Durban Harbour in which 380 kg of cocaine was seized, demonstrates that police are intensifying their efforts in disrupting and dismantling organised drug trafficking syndicates. A multidisciplinary team […]