The Bethlehem police, together with Crime Intelligence, discovered cases of illicit cigarettes that were kept in storage in the Morelig suburbs of Bethlehem. The discovery followed after the police stopped and searched the bakkie that was transporting the cigarettes believed to be loaded from the storage units. The storage unit […]
Month: April 2025
Pedestrian killed when colliding with a truck on the N1/Klipheuwel
Emergency services responded to the scene of a collision between a truck and a pedestrian on the N1/Klipheuwel. Sadly one fatality Lima Charlie 1
Truck Driver Safety & Wellness Symposium Unveils Robust Programme for May Event
The SaferStops Association, in collaboration with 23 private and public sector partners, is excited to announce an extensive and comprehensive programme for the upcoming Truck Driver Safety & Wellness Symposium, scheduled for 8-9th of May at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg. Total Immersion The two-day event will […]
Removal of Truck that Overturned with Hazardous Materials on the N1 Highway
Tonight, Wednesday, 9 April 2025, the specialists are being deployed to address a hazardous materials incident involving a truck carrying highly flammable substances. Due to the volatile nature of the cargo, precautions are necessary to prevent leaks and ensure public safety. *Safety Measures* – Continuous air quality monitoring will be […]
Collision at a level crossing in Bloemfontein
VRMED responded to yet another train vs vehicle accident today, this time in Kwaggafontein. Luckily there were no injuries on the scene but traffic was affected as residents had to find alternative routes as the crossing was blocked for a while. Please use all Train track crossings as stop streets […]
Police crack down on illegal marine resources, firearms and drugs
Persistence from members attached to the Anti Economic Crime Task Team and Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, through targeted crime combatting operations, paid off when they arrested a 56-year-old man for the possession of crayfish tails, worth a substantial amount of cash on the black market. On Wednesday, […]
Easter Roads Call for Extra Caution
Johannesburg, April 2025] The Easter holiday season is upon us yet again, and this presents both opportunities and challenges for businesses, especially those in transportation and logistics. With national roads experiencing an increase in volumes of traffic during peak season, drivers must prioritise safety, while still maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness. […]
SkyJacks introduces Jekko’s MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market
SkyJacks, a leader in access, lifting and material handling solutions with over 45 years of expertise, had recently introduced Jekko’s MPK10 Mini Picker to the Southern African market. As the exclusive distributor of Jekko products in the region, SkyJacks is bringing a compact, highly versatile, and environmentally friendly electric mini-picker […]
Vehicles recovered in the Kwa-Thema and Daveyton areas
Between Thursday 03 and Friday 04 April 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Community Liaison (CLU) Unit Officers, in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, recovered the abandoned white Mecedes-Benz and white Isuzu NPR400 Truck in the Kwa-Thema and Daveyton areas. Following on intel received from a well-known tracking […]
Road closure on N1 after hazardous goods vehicle rollover between Kroonstad and Ventersburg
Urgent Emergency Road Closure Notice: Truck with Hazardous Materials Overturned Between Kroonstad and Ventersburg on N1 Attention Motorists: The N1 between Kroonstad and Ventersburg is currently closed due to an accident involving a truck carrying hazardous materials. The closure is in effect from Kroonstad to Winburg to ensure public safety. […]










