South Africa’s commercial sector, from minibus taxis and buses to freight trucks, keeps our economy alive every single day. Yet many fleet operators still see insurance as just another costly burden rather than the vital protection it can be. The article provides a practical perspective on the core challenge in […]
Commuter transport is not simply a commercial activity. It carries a clear legal duty of care. Operators of taxis, mid-sized fleets and large bus companies are responsible not only for delivering passengers from one point to another, but for ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy, drivers are appropriately licensed and routes […]
South Africa’s transport safety conversation often focuses on individual driver behaviour. While driver conduct matters, safety is shaped long before a vehicle enters traffic. For the millions who rely on buses, taxis and commercial vehicles every day, safety is influenced by the systems, policies and financial decisions behind the fleet. […]
The Risk Capital Approach Cargo underpins every industry – and if it moves, it carries risk. In today’s complex economy and volatile marine cargo market, traditional insurance often falls short in managing trade disruptions and exposures. Even in a buyer-friendly environment, where insurers compete aggressively, carriers remain cautious, limiting volatility […]
• Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025: Trade conflict between the US and China and growing shadow fleet add to substantial challenges for the shipping industry. • Despite geopolitical headwinds: only 27 large ships lost worldwide in 2024, down by more than 20%, the industry’s lowest-ever total. • Progress made […]
A JCB (TLB) Front End Loader with registration NJ 65391 was stolen and a white Toyota Hilux Bakkie with registration NJ 550 was hijacked hours apart at the same location in Umlazi – KZN. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was informed of the incidents by the owner of the vehicles […]
The members of Tzaneen tracing team and Tzaneen Detectives have apprehended seven suspects, aged between 32 and 47, for possession of suspected stolen property at Lusaka Village, Nkowankowa in Mopani district on Friday, 21 February 2025. The arrest follows a burglary business that occurred at Deerpark D3 Agricultural side in […]
JMPD TRU officers received a complaint about a white Hyundai H100 that had been hijacked in Orlando. The officers searched for the vehicle and recovered it, abandoned at Dube Hostel. The vehicle was booked into the Lenasia SAPS Pound.
In Tsakane, the City of Ekurhuleni, the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens (STT) responded to Cartrack on a case of a white Hino Truck that was hijacked in Vosloorus. The officials responded to coordinates and recovered the truck in Tsakane, 117 Mountain Street. Authorities were on the scene […]
N3 is closed before spaghetti junction for a recovery process. It was established that a truck lost it’s container on the left hand side, so the two left lanes are closed, slow traffic moving in past pavilion. This happened about 9:30 this morning, Recovery is currently in progress. Recovery in […]
