Month: May 2025

FIAT Professional sparks a micromobility revolution

FIAT Professional sparks a micromobility revolution

TRIS is the first FIAT three-wheeled electric vehicle for sustainable B2B last mile delivery FIAT Professional introduces in Africa and Middle East (MEA) the TRIS, its first-ever three-wheeled electric vehicle, expanding the brand’s commitment to sustainability and last mile delivery. TRIS, designed at Centro Stile in Italy, is a fully […]

Fuel Levy Hike: South African Consumers Face Heavier Burden, says RFA

Fuel Levy Hike: South African Consumers Face Heavier Burden, says RFA

The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes the decision by the Minister of Finance to increase the fuel levy by 4% (petrol 16 cents and diesel 15c a litre). This will be directly felt by consumers, as transporters cannot absorb increases without detrimental effects on their bottom-line (business sustainability). This means […]

Hawks operation recovers R9 million worth of stolen Eskom property

Hawks operation recovers R9 million worth of stolen Eskom property

A Hawks-led joint operation conducted by the Tactical Response Team (TRT), Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods (FLASH), Local Criminal Record Center (LCRC), Eskom, and Centlec has led to the recovery of suspected stolen property worth R9 million. The operation was conducted on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at a plot […]

SAPS Gauteng Vala Umgodi Operation yields success with 40 arrests in Magaliesburg

SAPS Gauteng Vala Umgodi Operation yields success with 40 arrests in Magaliesburg

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Gauteng’s illicit mining “Vala Umgodi” members, conducted a successful operation on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at Protea mine in Magaliesburg. The operation resulted in the arrest of 40 suspects for illegal mining, illegal immigration, possession of firearms and ammunition and possession of explosives. The […]

City of Ekurhuleni beefing up its fleet to improve service delivery

City of Ekurhuleni beefing up its fleet to improve service delivery

We’re beefing up our fleet to improve service delivery, which saw 5️⃣ waste compactor trucks and 4️⃣ bakkies🛻 handed over by Cllr Andile Mngwevu, who heads the Roads and Transport Planning portfolio, to Cllr Leshaka Manamela, who heads the Environmental Resources and Waste Management portfolio. In handing over the vehicles, […]

Four suspects arrested for illegal mining and contravention of Immigration Act

Four suspects arrested for illegal mining and contravention of Immigration Act

Four (04) suspects were apprehended for illegal mining and contravention of immigration act on Friday, 16 May 2025, during operations Vala Umgodi conducted at the Capricorn and Mopani Districts. A 31-year-old male suspect was arrested at Tudumo River, Ga-Chuene Village in Lebowakgomo Policing area, Capricorn district. According to information, the […]

Six arrested in disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities

Six arrested in disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities

Operation Vala uMgodi team in Free State Province executed an intelligence driven operation and arrested six (6) suspects in a swoop. The team carried out a planned disruptive operation to combat illegal mining activities prohibited by MPRDA [Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act]. The police found three (3) suspects aged […]

Residents Intimidate Water Tanker Driver: Trenance Park – KZN

Residents Intimidate Water Tanker Driver: Trenance Park – KZN

Frustrated residents experiencing water cuts in Trenance Park – KZN threatened the driver of a water tanker today (Saturday). A local Ward Councillor contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance after the driver made telephonic contact with him and stated that he was being harassed by residents. Reaction Officers […]