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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Public assistance is required to locate a white Kia 2700 Workhorse stolen from Katzkop Drive in Mountview – KZN yesterday morning (Wednesday, 30/09/2026). The vehicle was parked at the premises at approximately 05:00. It was discovered missing an hour later. The vehicle has a small “Eternity Technologies” sticker on the […]
A truck driver has died following a collision involving two trucks on the N1 between Winburg and Ventersburg in the Free State. The two trucks reportedly collided in the early hours of Wednesday (30/9). Free State Road Incident Management Systems chairperson Sipho Towa said one of the drivers sustained fatal […]
Seen in this video is the scene of an accident on the R102 near King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), KwaZulu-Natal, last night (Tuesday) at approximately 21:06. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) despatched Paramedics and Reaction Officers to the scene after receiving calls for assistance. Upon arrival, a trailer loaded with […]
The accident scene between Waterval Boven Tunnel and Emgwenya Intersection has been cleared. The road is now OPEN. Please continue driving safely. Reduce your speed, switch on your headlights and drive with extra caution in the rainy weather.🙏 #TRACN4Route #N4Updates #ElandsValley #RoadUpdate #RoadSafety
The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety advises motorists that the D1296 between the R555 and R37 via Mangabane is completely closed to traffic following an incident involving a truck. Motorists are advised to use the following alternative routes: • From the R37: Join the R555 towards Burgersfort. • […]
On Friday afternoon, a liquor truck made a wrong move on the notorious Sonstraal Road in Paarl, known for its accident spots. In the manoeuvring, the cargo slipped, and some crates fell out. The truck driver got assistance from a Fidelity ADT officer, guiding the driver. Unfortunately, the beer bottles […]
