Last night Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the N2 near Murchison for reports of a collision. When emergency services arrived they found that a car and truck had been involved in a head-on collision. Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that 1 patient had sustained serious injuries and […]
Month: October 2023
Ten injured in a multi-vehicle and truck collision on the M7 Durban Bound
Just after 10 am this morning ALS Paramedics responded to a multi-vehicle and truck collision on the M7 Durban Bound at the N2 Robots. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find chaos as multiple vehicles were strewn across the lanes including a truck carrying corn lying on its side. Paramedics […]
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 […]
N2 Ballito – secondary collision leaves tow truck owner deceased
On Saturday evening, IPSS Medical responded to reports of a single vehicle accident on the N2 southbound near Ballito. On arrival, it was found that a secondary collision had occurred between a tow truck and a second vehicle. One patient from the initial accident sustained critical injuries. Whilst the tow […]
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 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
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
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
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
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 […]