A multi-disciplinary operation, consisting of the South African Police Service Operation Vala Umgodi Mission Area Joint Operation Centre (MAJOC), Roving Team, and National Counterfeit Unit, resulted in a significant bust on Monday, 20 January 2025. The operation led to the arrest of a 30-year-old foreign national male found in possession […]
Month: January 2025
SaferStops Association Gears Up for the Second Annual Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium
The SaferStops Association is proud to announce the Second Annual Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium, set to take place on 6th and 7th March 2025 at the Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre in Johannesburg. Building on the resounding success of last year’s inaugural event, which drew an impressive 430 […]
Police confiscated dagga worth R2.4 Million on the R38 Road in Low’s Creek
Police arrested two suspects, aged 31 and 39, on Sunday, 19 January 2025, on the R38 Road in Low’s Creek for possession and dealing in dagga. Members of the Proactive and Combat Team assigned for Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga were conducting vehicle checkpoints and stop-and-searches operations in the area […]
Overturned Truck on the N1 Northbound
Traffic Alert – Overturned Truck on the N1 Northbound An overturned truck on the N1 Northbound at Malibongwe Dr is affecting the ramp. Expect delays and possible closure of the ramp. Suburban Control Centre How can we Prevent Truck Rollover Crashes? https://t.co/5Biv5tougM #ArriveAlive #RolloverCrashes pic.twitter.com/O2ufeP0pfE – Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) October […]
Bus driver shot and killed this morning near Mamba Stores towards Amaoti
Bus driver shot and killed this morning near Mamba Stores towards Amaoti. KZNVIP Medics were dispatched to the scene after a motorist reported a bus crash and requested medical assistance. Upon arrival it was established that the driver of a bus was shot multiple times and unfortunately showed no signs […]
Bakwena’s response to Nedbank’s card payment decision
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) notes Nedbank’s recent announcement to disable certain Nedbank cards at tollgates, effective from Monday, 20 January 2025. “Bakwena takes fraud prevention seriously and is dedicated to implementing measures to safeguard our operations and all toll transactions,” says Solomon Kganyago, Bakwena’s Chief Operating Officer. […]
Broken-down truck on the N2 Northbound at the EB Cloete Interchange
Motorists are advised of a broken-down truck on the N2 Northbound at the EB Cloete Interchange. Expect delays as traffic is affected in the area. Please proceed with caution, reduce speed, and be mindful of other road users. Durban Metro Police Service are monitoring the situation. Durban Metro Police Services
Over R7 million worth of counterfeit goods and illicit cigarettes seized during joint operation in Vhembe District
The combined efforts of the South African Police Service, represented by the MAJOC Roving Team as part of Operation Vala Umgodi, National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit, and South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs have led to a major success in the ongoing fight against counterfeit goods and illicit cigarettes, […]
Foreign national arrested for smuggling of over R14 million worth of illicit cigarettes at Beitbridge port of entry
The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has applauded police for their vigilance and alertness which resulted in the arrest of a 44 year-old foreign national for smuggling illicit cigarettes worth more than fourteen million rands at Beitbridge Port of Entry on Saturday 18 January 2025. […]
Theft of truck reported in Springfield Park
Public assistance is required to locate the white Fuso Canter truck with registration BW11LX-ZN (pictured). The truck was stolen on Peters Road in Springfield Park – KZN yesterday (Saturday). It had a quarter tank of diesel. The truck had O&R Cartage branding in blue on the front and doors. Information […]










