Logistics

Two suspects arrested for dealing in dagga worth R1 million

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

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 […]

Hijacked truck recovered with stock worth R1.2 million in Ga-Rankuwa

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 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

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

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

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 […]