A joint intelligence-driven operation has led o the arrest of a 24-year-old foreign national for dealing in illicit cigarettes on Friday, 24 January 2025, at Makhado precinct under Vhembe District. Police received valuable information about a white Isuzu truck that was traveling from Beitbridge Point of Entry and allegedly destined […]
Logistics
N2 Southbound after King Shaka International Airport is closed at the Umdloti offramp due to an abnormal load stuck on the bridge
Traffic advisory: N2 Southbound after King Shaka International Airport is closed at the Umdloti offramp due to an abnormal load stuck on the bridge. Traffic is being redirected to the M4. Please plan your journey accordingly and expect delays in the area. N2 Southbound after King Shaka International Airport is […]
Two suspects arrested for dealing in dagga worth R1 million
The multi disciplinary team assigned for illicit mining operation Vala Umgodi continues with the effort to combat crime and arrested two men for alleged dealing in dagga. The suspects, aged 30 and 36 were arrested in the evening of Monday, 13 January 2025, in Barberton. The Combat team in collaboration […]
Vala Umgodi arrested six truckers for theft of minerals
KwaZulu-Natal police officers who are members of Operation Vala Umgodi have arrested six truck drivers after they were found driving trucks containing suspected stolen coal on the N2 Highway in Pongola on Saturday, 11 January 2025. Police gathered intelligence about trucks which were travelling from Witbank to an unnamed destination […]
Two foreign nationals arrested for smuggling illicit goods worth over R1 Million
Two male suspects, foreign nationals aged 38 and 42, were arrested for smuggling illicit goods at Groblersburg Port of Entry on Saturday, 14 December 2024. According to the reports, a customs official on duty at the import arrival gate intercepted a white freightliner truck and a trailer with two occupants, […]
Hijacked truck recovered with stock worth R1.2 million in Ga-Rankuwa
Members of Garankuwa SAPS, Gauteng Highway Patrol, Gauteng Traffic Wardens (STT NC), Tshenolo P.I., Rentrak, and LCRC Garankuwa acted on intelligence regarding a truck scheduled for delivery to Haartebees, originally hauling poultry and assorted meats. The truck had been hijacked by a group of Bravo males driving vehicles resembling security […]
The logistics sector falters notably in H2 2024
The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) declined for five consecutive months to reach an index level of 117.2 in October, the lowest since February 2023 and the longest declining streak since early 2018. At this level the index is a notable 7.1% below the May print of 126.2, […]
Private Sector Calls for Chapter and Verse Revision of Pier 2. PSP
Robust, dynamic discussions shaped the logistics industry symposium held this week, highlighting positive signs for the year ahead. The meeting called for government to maintain its focus on consultation and collaboration with the private sector at this crucial juncture. Dr Juanita Maree, Chief Executive of the Southern Africa Association of […]
Hijacked truck recovered by Gauteng Traffic Police on the R550
While on duty and patrolling around KwaTsaduza, Kathorus, and surrounding areas, the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens (Saturation EC) were alerted by a motorist about an ongoing hijacking. Responding swiftly to the given location, law enforcement officers spotted the suspected vehicle -a truck matching the provided description on […]
For the steel industry to survive Government must take the lead
Following an inaugural sectoral engagement between Minister Tau representing the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) and the steel and engineering value chain on 20 November 2024, it was unanimously agreement that in order to arrest the rapid decline in the sectors performance, interventions need to be as radical […]










