In a coordinated operation on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, a swift response by a multidisciplinary team, including units from the South African Police Service, the South African National Defence Force, and the National Intervention Unit under Operation Vala Umgodi, resulted in the apprehension of a notorious illicit mining kingpin in […]
A chilling incident has shaken the community of Mabopane, Pretoria, after a victim was hijacked and kidnapped in broad daylight near Ikeleng Primary School On Tuesday, June 18th. According to the victim, they were hired to assist with transportation, unaware that their boss had been scammed over social media by […]
Entries for the Fleet Safety Awards have been open for almost two months giving entrants plenty of time to look at the different categories available. While some may immediately know which categories are the perfect fit for them, others may hesitate, uncertain which of the five to enter. The CEO […]
The trucking industry forms the backbone of South Africa’s economy, ensuring the seamless movement of goods across the country. To honour the exceptional individuals who drive this critical sector, IVECO, in partnership with the Road Freight Association (RFA), proudly announces the return of the #ThankYouTrucker campaign. Now in its fourth […]
The Fleet Safety Awards 2024 have officially kicked off, and entries are steadily pouring in as organizations and individuals take advantage of the upgraded and simplified platform. However, MasterDrive is sweetening the deal further by offering incredible prizes to those who seize the opportunity and submit their entries before 17 […]
Futuroad Expo, Africa’s premier trade fair for the truck, bus and commercial vehicle sector, is gearing up for its upcoming event taking place from 19 to 21 November 2024 at Nasrec Expo Centre, Johannesburg. Organisers are expecting an increase in visitors from across Sub-Saharan Africa, building on the attendance seen […]
Ford South Africa has commenced the introduction of the new Transit Custom commercial vehicle range with the launch of the Base Long Wheelbase Van initially, with additional derivatives to follow later this year. The next generation of Europe’s best-selling one-ton van and five-time winner of the International Van of the […]
The Western Cape Provincial Counterfeit Goods Task Team continues to make inroads into the illegal trading of counterfeit goods which impact negatively on the economy of South Africa through the confiscation of illicit liquor to the estimated value of R450 000-00 in Strand. Yesterday 17 June 2024 at about 13:00, […]
After 41 years spent every long weekend and holiday period on the N3 at van Reenens, we thought we had seen and done it all. This last Youth Day weekend, we had a new experience – an 8 hour extricate!! A truck carrying copper cobalt (apparently used in the manufacture […]
In concerted efforts to ensure that the precious metals are not stolen out of this province, the multi-dimensional forces joined hands together to recover the already dug out chrome under operation Vala Umgodi. The team comprising of various South African Police Service Units, South African National Defence Force, National Intervention […]
