Month: October 2023

The net closes in on unscrupulous operators as the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency launches its Road Transport Inspectorate Unit

The net closes in on unscrupulous operators as the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency launches its Road Transport Inspectorate Unit

The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency is established in terms of the Cross-Border Road Transport Act (Act No 4 of 1998) as amended. The C-BRT Act creates the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (“C-BRTA”) and gives effect to various international agreements that regulate cross-border road transport. In addition, the Road Transport Inspectorate […]

Hijacked vehicle recovered at Parkdene, in the Boksburg area

Hijacked vehicle recovered at Parkdene, in the Boksburg area

On Tuesday 17 October 2023 at around 14:00, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Community Liaison Unit (CLU) members recovered a stolen motor vehicle at Parkdene, in the Boksburg area. As Officers were conducting their duties, they received a lookout warning for a white Hyundai H100, that was reported hijacked […]

Two suspects arrested for possession of hijacked truck in Deneysville

Two suspects arrested for possession of hijacked truck in Deneysville

Two suspects aged between 30 and 38 were arrested in Refengkhotso in Deneysville for possession of a hijacked truck. On Wednesday, 18 October 2023 the Zamdela Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) members received a tip off that a truck was being tampered with at a certain church in Refengkhotso. The […]

Illicit cigarettes and tobacco products worth R10 million were seized in Kimberley

Illicit cigarettes and tobacco products worth R10 million were seized in Kimberley

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola welcomes the swift action of several specialised SAPS units that led to the seizure of illicit cigarettes and tobacco products with a street value of approximately R10 million. The Northern Cape Organised Crime Investigation Unit together with the National Crime Intelligence […]

Mother of three lands top Heavy-Duty Driver Award

Mother of three lands top Heavy-Duty Driver Award

Hailed as one of the finest Bulk Vehicle Operators (BVO), Cynthia Noneka Thala (40) is the IVECO #ThankYouTrucker top award winner for 2023. Thala, who started her career as a bus driver, was first employed within the Unitrans Total Alrode Operations in 2019. She is the first female BVO at […]

Operation Pangela in the Eastern Cape hits hard on counterfeit dealer

Operation Pangela in the Eastern Cape hits hard on counterfeit dealer

A well-coordinated joint operation involving various government agencies and partners within the Buffalo City and Nelson Mandela Bay metros have crippled the illegal trade of contraband involving foreign nationals. The main aim of Operation Pangela was to curb crimes against the economy and protect public health and safety. The operation […]

Unitrans wins two prestigious awards in the annual Master Drive competition

Unitrans wins two prestigious awards in the annual Master Drive competition

Renowned end-to-end supply chain solutions service provider Unitrans has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by securing two prestigious awards in the annual MasterDrive Fleet Safety Awards. The company landed first place in the categories Best Employer and Best Company – Medium Commercial Vehicles. These accolades underscore Unitrans’ unwavering […]