Continental, the worldwide premium tire manufacturer and technology company, announced today at the 66th International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover the launch of a tire information and management system for commercial fleets. The new offer, called “ContiConnect” monitors, analyzes and reports tire pressure and temperature for the entire […]
On July 11, 2016 the document Addendum 106 – Regulation No. 107 – Revision 6 – Amendment 3 (supplement 4 to the 06 Series of Amendments) was published. This document includes a fire testing procedure for fire suppression systems for engine compartments of buses and coaches and includes 4 tests […]
A large group of provincial traffic officers took part in a two-day Brake & Tyre Watch training day at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell on 10 and 11 August 2016. Staff members working in the Transport and Administration and Licensing directorate of the Department of Transport and Public […]
Gauteng-: The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has commended the Mpumalanga provincial government for impounding four un-roadworthy heavy motor vehicles in Malelane. The vehicles and their trailers had numerous defects including worn out tyres with exposed wires, expired licence discs and cracked windscreens. Authorities also discovered that one of the […]
A truck driver and a petrol attendant have escaped unharmed after a truck caught fire at the Tugela Truck Inn on the N3, Harrismith. Reports from the scene indicate that the truck was being refuelled when it caught fire. Netcare911 paramedics were on standby at the scene. The Ladysmith Fire […]
Post-collision fires in road vehicles, a pre-study The loss of human lives and body injuries as a consequence of post-crash fires either by smoke inhalation or due to burn injuries are unfortunately not uncommon. The literature indicates that fire events related to crashes are still a significant problem. The increased […]
The Okhahlamba Testing Station, which was officially opened today by MEC for Transport, Community Safety & Liaison, Mxolisi Kaunda will enhance service delivery to the community of Okhahlamba & surrounding areas. MEC Mxolisi Kaunda together with MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube officially opened the Okhahlamba Testing Station & Okhahlamba Fire & Rescue […]
