Motorists travelling on the N1 North near Louis Trichardt are urged to drive with caution after a truck reportedly breaks down at the Elim Circle. The truck is causing a disruption to traffic in the area, and drivers are advised to slow down and approach the scene carefully. Motorists should […]
Month: March 2026
Continental was named “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” for the fifth time at the Tire Technology International Awards
Continental was named “Tire Manufacturer of the Year” for the fifth time at the Tire Technology International Awards The company also received the “Environmental Achievement of the Year – Manufacturing” award “Tyres are our passion. We are committed to optimising them and making our manufacturing processes even more advanced and […]
SAPICS reflects on collaboration and reform after the SONA and Budget 2026
For supply chain professionals, the key takeaways from last month’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 National Budget Speech are the commitments to collaboration between the public and private sectors, the scale of infrastructure investment and the continued progress […]
Suspects found in possession of a reported hijacked truck and stolen goods
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Intervention Unit, Community Liaison Unit (CLU) and Eastern Region Task Team Officers, apprehended two (2) male suspects found in possession of a reported hijacked truck and stolen goods valued at approximately R1.3 million in the Etwatwa area. Officers received information regarding the location of […]
88 trucks directed to TMPD weighbridges in Akasia and Centurion for load compliance inspections
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Overload Control Unit conducted road safety operations on highways across Tshwane on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. The operations aimed to ensure compliance with load regulations and protect road infrastructure. A total of 88 trucks were directed to TMPD weighbridges in Akasia and Centurion for […]
Motorists are advised to stay clear of the N2 South between Edwin Swales and M1 Higginson due to an active crime scene
Motorists are advised to stay clear of the N2 South between Edwin Swales and M1 Higginson due to an active crime scene. The road is currently closed while law enforcement agencies attend to the incident. Please use alternative routes Two guards have been wounded in a cash heist on the […]
Medical evacuation of a Filipino male from a bulk carrier motor vessel heading to Richard Bay
NSRI – STATION 19, Richards Bay Norman Rautenbach, NSRI Richards Bay station commander, said: At 15h00, Sunday, 22 February, NSRI Richards Bay were alerted by NSRI EOC (Emergency Operations Centre), following reports from MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre), of a bulk carrier motor vessel, expected to be arriving at Richards […]
Million Rands worth of vehicles, illicit cigarettes and livestock recovered by the SANDF
Another weekend, another million Rands worth of vehicles, illicit cigarettes and livestock recovered by the South African soldiers. Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo, through its deployed forces, namely 1 South African Tank Regiment, continues to defend the Sovereignty and Intergrity of the Republic of South Africa to the best of its […]
The budget, road freight logistics and the consumer – what does it really mean?
1. Taxpayers The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes that the planned additional R20 billion to be taken from individual taxpayers has been dropped – thank goodness for that. This is only due to the commodities boom that has saved our necks (what does that mean, then, for 2027 should the […]
Interprovincial cross border high density operations in the Joe Gqabi District
The participation of SAPS members in the Joe Gqabi District in the interprovincial cross border high density operations yielded significant successes over a three day period from 24-26 February 2026. The operations were held simultaneously in the Eastern, Western, Northern and Free State provinces. Police from the various specialized units […]










