A swift response and collaborative effort to combat crime concluded in the arrest of a hijacking suspect within minutes after the crime was committed. Police were busy performing the Safer City Operation duties in the Rustenburg Central Business District (CBD) at around 09:00 on Friday, 28 February 2025. They got […]
Safety
A vehicle was impounded for obstructing the construction site entrance in Johannesburg CBD
The vehicle was impounded for obstructing the construction site entrance at Rissik and Plein Street in the Johannesburg CBD by JMPD officers. The impoundment fee to release a vehicle costs R3261,00, with a storage fee of R135 daily after 48 hours of impoundment. Lawlessness will not be tolerated in the […]
Hijacked truck recovered in Vosloorus
While on duty and patrolling the Kathorus area, the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT(EC) were dispatched by Tracker following the hijacking of a white Isuzu truck in Wattville. The officers tracked and recovered the vehicle in Vosloorus, Nguni Section, where it was found partially stripped. Suburban Control […]
Roadblock conducted and focused on key enforcement areas
K78 Roadblock progress. The roadblock is focused on several key enforcement areas, including: Fraudulent documentation, unroadworthy vehicles, driver behaviour, unlicensed drivers and unlicensed vehicles amongst others. Local authorities are also on the scene of the roadblock. Roadblock conducted and focused on key enforcement areas https://t.co/r6rvnegSzP#ArriveAlive #Roadblock #Enforcement @GP_CommSafety @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/m47WC7y4UX […]
Share the Roads with Trucks Safely
Road Safety Tip: Sharing the Road with Trucks? Keep these tips in mind: -Don’t cut in front: Trucks need more time and space to brake safely. -Stay visible: If you can’t see the truck’s mirrors, the driver can’t see you. -Be patient: Avoid sudden stops or overtaking recklessly. Let’s work […]
Hijacked vehicle recovered with assistance from the RUSA helicopter: Osindisweni – KZN
A hijacked white Hyundai H100 bakkie was recovered by the RUSA Robinson R44 helicopter during an aerial search in Osindisweni – KZN a short while ago (Tuesday). Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance from private security company Project 360 requesting assistance to track the bakkie that […]
Safety first when transporting gas and other hazardous goods
We have encountered an interesting video posted on Instagram under the handle @zarnab.lashaari This highlights the threats when transporting gas and hazardous goods. In the past, we have witnessed significant road trauma pertaining to hazardous goods vehicles overturning and the resulting explosions. We would like to share and give credit […]
Bakwena’s response to Nedbank’s card payment decision
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire (Pty) Ltd (Bakwena) notes Nedbank’s recent announcement to disable certain Nedbank cards at tollgates, effective from Monday, 20 January 2025. “Bakwena takes fraud prevention seriously and is dedicated to implementing measures to safeguard our operations and all toll transactions,” says Solomon Kganyago, Bakwena’s Chief Operating Officer. […]
Travel Advisory: Safety Travel Tips For Inclement Weather
With predictions of severe weather conditions in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal in the coming days leading to theweekend, the Road Traffic Management Corporation urges all motorists to exercise extreme caution to avoid crashes. The South African Weather Service Service has issued weather alerts for severe thunderstorms and disruptive rainfalls […]
Safer Festive Season Operations continue unabated in the Northern Cape Province
As festive season celebrations wind down, police in the Northern Cape continue to squeeze the space for criminals to operate. During week long disruptive actions across all five districts in the province, a total of 230 suspects were arrested for crimes including murder, attempted murder, rape, assault GBH, dealing in […]