A truck caught fire following a crash on the N1 South near Mookgophong in the early hours of yesterday morning. The accident was reportedly reported at approximately 04:01, with the truck seen engulfed in flames. Motorists were urged to approach the area with caution and expect possible traffic disruptions while […]
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Excavator rolls from abnormal vehicle on the R37 between Chuenespoort and Polokwane
An excavator transported on an abnormal load truck has overturned on the R37 between Chuenespoort and Polokwane. SA long-distance truckers Construction Safety Safely Secure Loads during Transport https://t.co/YcNGVrtXog #ArriveAlive #FreightTransport #SecuringLoads https://t.co/WJelhIpJNz – Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) October 12, 2026
A truck and a car collided on the M1 Westbound outside Clairwood Hospital
Crash involving a truck and a car on M1 Westbound outside Clairwood Hospital. Traffic is backing up. Please approach the scene with caution. 𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀 on scene [SA Long-Distance Truckers] Extra Caution is required when road users navigate near the blind spots of trucks https://t.co/eT2n7i9xVl #ArriveAlive #Blindspots @rsa_trucker @TruckAndFreight @Dotransport @TrafficRTMC […]
A major oil spill occurred after a collision on the R27
West Coast Medical Rescue ,Metro EMS and Saldanha Bay fire and traffic were on scene at a collision involving two vehicles on the R27. A major oil spill has occurred and the road was closed in both directions. All injured patients were being attended to and transported to hospital.
A truck and a bakkie collided on the R71 at Letsitele
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety advises motorists that an accident has been reported on the R71 at Letsitele . Reports indicated that a heavy motor vehicle (truck) and a light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the car catching fire. The burning vehicle is in the middle of […]
Hammer blow to road freight logistics with October fuel price hike
Higher fuel prices pushes transport costs through the roof Every litre of fuel consumed on South Africa’s roads reflects the underlying health of the country’s logistics economy. Changes in fuel prices have a far-reaching effect on the country’s supply chain, transport systems, the wider logistics industry as well as the […]
LDV: Not Light Delivery Vehicles By Name, But Definitely By Performance
As a relatively new player in South Africa’s motoring industry, many assume automotive brand LDV stands for ‘Light Delivery Vehicles’. In fact, the acronym originates from Leyland DAF Vans, a heritage that dates to the founding of Leyland Motors back in 1896 in the UK. Today, that legacy of commercial […]
R600 000 Worth Of Wheat Stolen: Durban/Pietermaritzburg – KZN
Approximately 108 tons of wheat/grain valued at R600 000 has allegedly been stolen while being transported between the Durban Harbour and Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) is in possession of video footage, photographs, identification information and vehicle registration details relating to the suspects. This information is currently […]
Taxi Driver Killed In Rear-End Collision: Umhlanga – KZN
The driver of a white Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was killed in a rear-end collision with a DSW refuse truck on the M41 in Umhlanga – KZN a short while ago (Saturday, 03/10/2026). At approximately 10:39, the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre began receiving multiple calls for assistance. […]
A vehicle checkpoint at Prince Albert resulted in the seizure of 2 057 grams of dagga
A vehicle checkpoint at Prince Albert resulted in the seizure of 2 057 grams of dagga on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Members of the Flying Squad searched a long-distance bus travelling from Mthatha to Cape Town. During the search, they found a bag containing 2 057 grams of dagga with […]










