Month: February 2026

Volvo Financial Services Appoints New MD in South Africa

Volvo Financial Services Appoints New MD in South Africa

Volvo Financial Services has announced the appointment of Nina Bratlie as the new Managing Director of its operations in South Africa, effective 1 February 2026. Volvo Financial Services (VFS) is the dedicated captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, providing tailored financing, leasing, and insurance solutions for trucks, construction equipment, […]

Police arrest suspect for illegal possession and transportation of chrome worth R300 000 in Lebowakgomo

Police arrest suspect for illegal possession and transportation of chrome worth R300 000 in Lebowakgomo

A 52-year-old man was arrested by SAPS members at Lebowakgomo Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at around 10:00. Members received credible information regarding a horse-and-trailer truck allegedly transporting precious minerals along the R518 within the Lebowakgomo policing precinct. They swiftly operationalised the information and, while conducting […]

Major rehabilitation works on the N1 between the Proefplaas Interchange and the Pumulani Main Line Toll Plaza

Major rehabilitation works on the N1 between the Proefplaas Interchange and the Pumulani Main Line Toll Plaza

Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire is progressing well with the major rehabilitation works on the N1 between the Proefplaas Interchange and the Pumulani Main Line Toll Plaza, highlighting safety, efficiency and long-term resilience along this critical transport corridor. This R276 million project, awarded to Roadmac Surfacing, commenced in August 2025 and […]

Multi-vehicle collision on the N1 Northbound near the Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive bridge

Multi-vehicle collision on the N1 Northbound near the Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive bridge

Date: 20 February 2026 Time: ±21:00 Location: N1 Northbound – Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive Yesterday evening, PVES responders, practitioners, and a PVES Doctor attended the scene of a serious multi-vehicle collision on the N1 Northbound near the Sefako Makgatho (Zambezi) Drive bridge. On arrival, emergency services established that two heavy-duty […]

Vehicles recovered and the driver of a hijacked vehicle safely rescued

Vehicles recovered and the driver of a hijacked vehicle safely rescued

Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Essential Infrastructure Task Team (Central) conducted operations which resulted in the recovery of three (3) vehicles, including two motor vehicle shells and one hijacked delivery truck. The driver of the hijacked vehicle was safely rescued. – Information was received […]

Theft Of Truck: Dawncrest – KZN

Theft Of Truck: Dawncrest – KZN

A white Hyundai EX8 truck was reported stolen from a residential property in Dawncrest – KZN after suspects allegedly forced entry by derailing a gate before fleeing with the vehicle this morning (Friday). The incident occurred at a property on Nightingale Circle. The owner was alerted of the theft by […]

Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks

Engen strengthens fleet with investment in 30 lower-emission trucks

Engen has reinforced its commitment to safe, efficient and more sustainable fuel distribution with the addition of 30 new lower-emission trucks to its national fleet. The investment forms part of the company’s ongoing Own Fleet Lifecycle Management Programme, aimed at enhancing operational resilience, improving safety standards and reducing environmental impact […]

Suspects arrested and stolen trailers recovered

Suspects arrested and stolen trailers recovered

A multi-provincial operation by the South African Police Service (SAPS) has dealt a significant blow to an organised criminal network following the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of two stolen trailers and part of a high-value copper consignment taken during a violent armed robbery at a Truck Stop, […]