On Wednesday 02 July 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Anti-Cable Theft Unit Officers recovered a reported hijacked truck in the Heidelberg area. While patrolling the area, Officers came across an abandoned truck on the side of the road with a load. Officers proceeded to conduct an enquiry check […]
Safety
The importance of simulating a truck fire
Truck rollovers pose a significant threat to road safety as they often have drastically greater consequences for drivers, fleet operators, and the public. While much attention is paid to what causes a rollover, more attention should be given to how to prevent a rollover. While cause and prevention are closely […]
Versatile workhorses: how telehandlers are transforming South African agriculture
In a sector where productivity and reliability are paramount, South African farmers are increasingly turning to multipurpose machinery to meet growing demands. Among these, telehandlers-particularly the Faresin range-are fast becoming essential assets on farms across the country. Designed for agriculture, built for versatility Although originally favoured in construction and mining, […]
Stolen truck and trailers recovered in the Benoni area
On Tuesday, 10 June 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Eastern Region Task Team Unit Officers, in conjunction with Gauteng Traffic, recovered a reported stolen truck with two (2) semi-trailers and arrested two (2) suspects aged thirty-one (31) and twenty-five (25) for possession of a stolen vehicle, in the […]
Hijacked truck recovered in the Bronkhorstspruit area
On Monday 02 June 2025 at 17:30, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) North Task Team Officers, recovered a reported hi-jacked vehicle in the Bronkhorstspruit area. Following on information received from a tracking company about a white Axor 3540 Mercedez 8 Ton Truck that was hi-jacked between R24 and Isando […]
Truck fire on the N3 Southbound carriageway just after Market Road in Pietermaritzburg
The N3 Southbound carriageway just after Market Road in Pietermaritzburg is closed to traffic as local firefighers extinguish a truck on fire. Mi7 Emergency Medical Services is on scene, and no injuries have been reported thus far. Traffic has been severely affected. We advise motorists to find alternative routes or […]
Suspects arrested and hijacked truck recovered in the Waterpan area
While monitoring the R28 route toward Bekkersdal, members of SAPS and the Gauteng Traffic Wardens received a tip-off regarding tampering with a tracking device on a hijacked truck in the Waterpan area. The officers proceeded to the reported location where SAPS members apprehended one suspect at the site where the […]
Several stolen and hijacked vehicles recovered across Ekurhuleni
Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (Eastern Corridor) recovered several stolen and hijacked vehicles during multiple operations conducted across the Ekurhuleni region. • A hijacked courier vehicle (Nissan NP200) taken on Link Road in Esselen Park, recovered in Esselen Park Extension 03. • A Toyota […]
Suspect arrested and hijacked vehicle recovered in Vosloorus
While conducting patrol duties in Vosloorus, the Gauteng Traffic Police and the Gauteng Traffic Wardens (STT) in the Eastern Corridor responded to Tracker regarding a white Hyndai H100 that was hijacked on the N12. The law enforcment officials responded to the given coordinates and recoverd the motor vehicle at Moagi […]
Hestony invites truck driving employment applications in the George area
Hestony is looking for drivers for local work in George, WC. You MUST stay in George or in the immediate area, and the info on your CV must indicate as such. The following minimum requirements apply: ONLY 24 TON / 30 TON / 36 TON EXPERIENCE MUST HAVE AT LEAST […]