The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) retreated further in July 2023 to an index level of 120.8, the lowest since March (120.5). This represents a decrease of 1,2% during the month of July. This second consecutive monthly contraction confirms the loss of momentum in the logistics sector. In […]
Month: August 2023
Seven suspects arrested for possession of a hijacked truck and suspected stolen goods
Seven suspects aged between 21 and 38 were arrested on Tuesday 29 August, 2023 at Calcutta for possession of suspected stolen goods. Amongst those arrested are five women According to information, around 07h15 am, Crime Prevention members received information about a truck that was reportedly hijacked in Marite. The men […]
The Mitsubishi Counterbalance Electric Forklift Powers Operations Through Loadshedding
Power supply interruptions in South Africa have manifested in the manufacturing and distribution sectors through unreliability and inefficiency, resulting in disruption costs that adversely impact the performance of these operations. Many companies have turned to fuel-driven generators, machines and forklifts to ensure operational continuity through all stages of loadshedding. However, […]
Three suspects nabbed for possession and transporting chrome along R555 Steelpoort in court
Members of SAPS Provincial illegal Mining Task Team and Burgersfort Mining Unrest nabbed three suspects aged between 26 and 30 for possession and transportation of precious metals (Chrome) on Tuesday, 29 August 2023 at around 22:40 in Burgersfort are expected to appear before Court. The Police were performing their routine […]
A truck was on fire on the N12
Truck was on fire on the N12 Eastbound at Reading I/C Ramp to R59 Northbound. The road was closed, but has reopened. Local authorities were on the scene of the truck fire for assistance and further investigations. A truck was on fire on the N12 https://t.co/Olc8DOFUON#ArriveAlive #TruckFire @TruckAndFreight @BurnshieldZA pic.twitter.com/IQviwKt7wT […]
Abnormal load to travel on the N3
WARNING KZN N3 TRAFFIC 31/08 Abnormal load 35m will be travelling between Dbn port and JHB. Please keep in mind the length, avoid truck tailgates as they will cause accidents. Safe wheels GBU tacticalts.co.za pic.twitter.com/XUnXVmudwV – SA REPORTS 2 (@MambaBroodryk) August 31, 2023
Yellow fleet deployed in Mafube Local Municipality, Villiers
MEC MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae deploys a yellow fleet in Mafube Local Municipality, Villiers. This morning, the yellow fleet arrived in Villiers as part of MEC’s program to assist and intervene in municipalities to fast-track service delivery in the community. The team will be blading and levelling of identified internal roads (for […]
Suspects linked to truck hijackings arrested in Alexandra
Two male suspects were arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers for possession of stolen property, unlicensed firearms, and ammunition in Alexandra. On Tuesday, 29 August 2023, officers received information regarding three trucks that were taken during an armed robbery in Springs where meat products were stolen. Whilst […]
Almost R2 million worth of illicit cigarettes confiscated by SANDF
Members of Bambatha Rifles were busy with joint operations with the South African Police Service around Campo Airport, West of Musina Town, when they came across pedestrians who dropped their luggage and fled the scene when they saw the security forces. These actions made the law enforcement members suspicious and […]
Three suspects arrested and counterfeit goods worth R1 million seized at Delmas
Three suspects aged between 22 and 41, including a woman from Mozambique were arrested yesterday, 28 August 2023 in Delmas on allegations of dealing in counterfeit goods. According to information, Detectives from Delmas were travelling on the R555 Road towards Delmas when they noticed a blue Toyota Condor with KwaZulu-Natal […]