Urgent Notice: ⚠ Today, 31 January 2024 at 07:00, 3 x abnormal load trucks transporting wind turbine components (blades) will be escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha, via N2 Nanaga, N10 Olifantskop Pass to Cookhouse. The Olifantskop Pass will be closed for 1 hour when […]
Monday, 29 January 2024 at 07:00, 3 abnormal load trucks will be transporting wind turbine components ( Blades) escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha, via N2 Nanaga, N10 Olifantskop Pass to Cookhouse. The Olifantskop Pass will be closed for 1 hour when the blades pass […]
In April 2021, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), one of South Africa’s largest hospitals, suffered extensive damage from a massive fire. The critical medical stores facility was particularly affected, resulting in the destruction of millions of Rands worth of medical supplies and equipment. In September 2022, Gift of the […]
Following a successful pilot programme, the world’s first WHO-recommended malaria vaccines will soon be administered through routine immunisation programmes across Africa, beginning with Cameroon on Monday, 22 January 2024. This press briefing will provide information on this historic milestone, including updates on the scale of the rollout in 2024, plans […]
The last century saw few changes to trucks; their appearances were unchanged, and they were all powered by internal combustion engines fuelled by diesel. However, this century has witnessed impressive change! The transport industry is enjoying one innovation following the next; anything and everything from electric trucks to those with […]
RFA urges investigation into outdated systems and calls for sustainable solution The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes the collision of two coal trains on the Richards Bay ore line. Whilst Transnet reports no serious injuries or fatalities, it further notes that the cause of the incident is unknown and will […]
Two Transnet Freight Rail trains, ferrying tonnes of coal, collided in the Elubana region, near eNseleni, in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday morning (Sunday at 6am). One train rear-ended the other, which is believed to have been stationary due to a power outage. Sources say the possibility of sabotage cannot be […]
When mechanical engineer Zakeer Khan started his career at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) 15 years ago, he had no idea that he would one day become the wealthiest man at the company. Zakeer’s wealth is not monetary, its family. Today, the project manager for services and repairs at DSCT […]
Brigade Electronics has been named the Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year 2023 at the Logistics UK Awards for its work with international development organisation, Transaid. Brigade has been at the forefront of commercial vehicle safety since 1976 when it introduced the first reversing alarm to the UK. Earlier […]
The festive season sees traffic on the roads increase dramatically, with an unfortunate increase in fatalities and accidents. Given the high numbers of trucks on our roads, it’s a time of special anxiety for fleet managers. During the 2022-23 festive season, some 1 400 people died, with trucks involved in […]
