A truck overturned on the road between Keetmanshoop and Grünau (approximately 65 kms from Keetmanshoop). The road was partially obstructed with numerous motorists stopping at the scene – authorities in attendance to prevent looting. West Coast Safety Initiative – Namibia Truck fire after rollover crash near Ixopo. How can we […]
Month: March 2023
Leading Certification Body in bid to showcase RTMS cost benefit
JC Auditors (JCA), a leading certification body, has announced its plans to showcase the cost benefits of implementing the Road Transport Management System (RTMS) for businesses in the transportation industry. RTMS is a voluntary, self-regulatory system designed to ensure road safety, protect the environment, and promote operational efficiency in the […]
Drug dealer arrested and firearm recovered in De Aar
Members of the Pixley Ka Seme district Crime Intelligence assisted by the Public Order Policing Unit, apprehended and arrested a 29-year-old male on Friday, 10 March 2023 after acting on information regarding alleged illegal drug activities and possession of illegal firearms at a house in De Aar. The team operationalised […]
Two trucks in a head-on collision on Main Street in the Centurion area.
Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to the scene of a head-on collision on Main Street in the Centurion area. On arrival on scene two heavy-duty vehicles were found to have collided head on. The driver of one of the vehicles was found to be entrapped in the wreckage and the Jaws-of-life were […]
Can rollovers be prevented?
A truck rollover can have major consequences: loss of life, injuries, loss or damages to the goods being transported, loss of the truck itself, damages to infrastructure and potential claims and lawsuits as a result of death and injuries. The loss of the vehicle alone can soar into the millions […]
Driver seriously injured in a double truck collision on the N3 near Alberton
Netcare 911 responded to a collision on N3, the direction of Johannesburg in Alberton. Reports indicate that two trucks were involved in a collision, resulting in a rollover of the first truck. Medics assessed the scene and found that the driver of the first truck had sustained serious injuries, and […]
Truck crashes into a hippopotamus on the R33 between Vaalwater and Modimolle
Limpopo: Beware of stray and wild animals after sunset Last night a truck crashed into a hippopotamus on the R33 between Vaalwater and Modimolle. It happened at about 5 km from Vaalwater at Wolvenfontein Spruit. The truck driver sustained serious injuries and was stuck in the overturned truck for hours. […]
JAC Motors’ versatile X200-Series: Two workhorses, endless possibilities
JAC Motors South Africa is proud to announce that its popular X200 forward-cab range has over ten body applications available, all done at the dealer level through approved suppliers to ensure no impact on vehicle warranties. The X200 is quickly becoming a top choice for local transport companies due to […]
Trucks and motorcycle collide at Umhlanga interchange
A short while ago IPSS Medical Rescue responded to reports of an accident on the N2/M41 interchange. On arrival of paramedics, it was discovered that two trucks and a motorbike had been involved in a collision. Unfortunately, the rider of the motorbike sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on […]
Hijacked truck recovered in Mount Moreland
A Toyota Hino truck that was hijacked at the R102 & M65 intersection abeam King Shaka International Airport – KZN was recovered on an unpaved road in Mount Moreland – KZN. A passerby who witnessed the hijacking contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance at approximately 15:51. According to […]










