South Africa loses more lives on its roads than almost anywhere else in the world with fatalities well above the global average of 18.2 deaths per 100 000 people. Yet, inside many of the country’s fleet operations, there are people quietly doing extraordinary work – training drivers, building safety cultures, […]
A truck driver has been seriously injured following a crash involving two trucks on the R81 between Polokwane and Ga-Dikgale. The accident occurred just after midnight, and the scene remains active, with traffic disruptions still being experienced. One driver sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical treatment. […]
Blue Security Tactical members received information regarding the location of a hijacked truck and trailers. Acting swiftly on the intelligence, members proceeded to the identified area and conducted a thorough search. During the operation, both hijacked trailers were successfully recovered. A follow-up search of the surrounding area was conducted, which […]
BEDFORDVIEW – Do take note of a truck that has jackknifed and lost its load , causing heavy traffic delays on the R24 direction west , just after Harper road bridge. Three (3) lanes are currently affected, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Freeway Unit Officers are on scene. Motorists […]
A 39-year-old suspect is set to appear before the Komani Magistrate’s Court on 15 April 2026 on charges of motor vehicle theft. The suspect was arrested by the Komani Flying Squad on the N6 highway while travelling from Whittlesea to Komani, in a vehicle believed to have been stolen from […]
Cape Town Container Terminal serves as a key export gateway for citrus destined for international markets, particularly in Europe. With a capacity of up to approximately 1.4 million TEUs annually, the terminal handles significant seasonal volumes and plays a critical role in maintaining export momentum. In the 2025 citrus export […]
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) is proud to announce that registration for its 5th Annual CILTSA ESG Conference, to be held on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 in Sandton, Johannesburg, is now open. Themed The ESG Greenprint: Capital | Capability | Commitment, the day-long conference arrives […]
The Border Management Authority has made a major breakthrough after intercepting a truck attempting to smuggle explosives worth about R1 million into South Africa at Beitbridge. The explosives, often used in cash-in-transit robberies and illegal mining, were discovered after alert BMA officers grew suspicious and worked with SARS to scan […]
A truck transporting vegetables has overturned on the N12 near Ogies, close to Emalahleni, on Monday, 13 April 2026. 🥕 The load of vegetables has been scattered across the road, leading to traffic congestion in the area. ⚠️ Motorists travelling between Benoni and Witbank are urged to exercise extra caution. […]
Sharing the road with heavy trucks is part of everyday driving in South Africa. Whether you’re travelling on the N1 between provinces, navigating city highways, or driving on regional freight routes, trucks play a vital role in keeping goods moving. However, trucks aren’t just bigger cars. They behave differently, brake […]
