While driving on the M1 heading back to the JSPCA, our driver, who had 2 dogs and 3 cats onboard, had a tyre blowout. Luckily our driver managed to pull over to the side of the road and call for assistance. Field officer Jerome rushed over with water for the […]
Safety
Operation Shanela 2 intensifies crime combating efforts in the Northern Cape
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape remains resolute in its commitment to combat all forms of criminality through the implementation of Operation Shanela 2. Intensified, zero-tolerance, high-density operations were conducted from Monday, 29 December 2025 to Sunday, 04 January 2026 led by the Provincial Commissioner, Deputy […]
Strict action awaits suspected drunk truck driver captured on video
Official Statement regarding circulating social media video Verwey Vervoer is aware of a video currently circulating on social media depicting one of our drivers allegedly engaging in conduct that may be inconsistent with road safety regulations. We take this matter extremely seriously and wish to address it with the transparency […]
One suspect arrested for possession of suspected stolen truck
A 33-year-old male has been arrested for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Sasolburg. On Sunday, 28 December 2025, at approximately 21:00, members of the Fezile Dabi District highway patrol received information regarding a truck suspected to have been hijacked in Germiston on Saturday, 27 December 2025. Acting on […]
The TMPD Overload Control Unit (OCU) and Freeway Unit continue to enforce load compliance in the City of Tshwane
The TMPD Overload Control Unit (OCU) and Freeway Unit continue to intensify targeted operations aimed at enforcing load compliance in the City of Tshwane. On Sunday, 21 December 2025, operations were conducted on N1 and N4. The operations yielded significant results as several vehicles on their way to Zimbabwe and […]
Truck with mechanical failure on the N2 highway to Pongola, KZN
A mechanical failure has occurred on the N2 highway to Pongola, KZN, where a fifth wheel has broken off due to extensive rust damage, according to the traffic inspector on site. As a result, the vehicle is deemed unroadworthy and will be discontinued by the Traffic Officer. Further actions will […]
Hijacked truck recovered at the corner of High Road and 16th Avenue in the Bredell area of Kempton Park
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Northern Region Task Team Officers, recovered a white Mercedes-Benz Actros truck at the corner of High Road and 16th Avenue in the Bredell area of Kempton Park. While conducting crime prevention duties, Officers received information from a tracking company regarding the hijacked truck, which […]
Duma and RTI are cracking down on unroadworthy trucks
“We are now intensifying #NenzaniLaEzweni Operation and cracking down on unroadworthy and overloaded trucks,” the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma stated. Below are the results of an operation conducted by the RTI Park Ryne Team:- 22 trucks stopped and inspected for driver fitness and roadworthiness. 12 written […]
Suspects arrested and hijacked truck and stolen tyres recovered in the Alrode area
Our Tactical Team received information via the CCIN network about stolen truck tyres being offloaded in the Alrode area. The load had been stolen earlier this morning in Benoni. Our team moved in together with SAPS Highway Patrol and Fox, interrupting the transfer of the stolen load to another Truck. […]
Motorists warned of festive-season tow truck scams
As South Africans prepare for the annual holiday rush, the roads are set to become significantly busier – and so too are the risks. The festive season traditionally brings an increase in long-distance travel, accidents, roadside breakdowns and insurance claims. While this is stressful enough for motorists, the South African […]










