ngineers from the Department of Roads and Public Works (DRPW) have completed on-site assessments of the flood-damaged bridge structures near Kamasies and Rooifontein, towards Nourivier, Leliefontein and Rooiwal along route DR2951and DR2943. This critical step forms part of our commitment to restoring infrastructure with durable, climate-resilient designs that can better […]
Tag: Trucks
Serial hijacker arrested in Northern KZN, truck and trailers seized
A serial hijacker linked to a number of vehicle theft and hijacking cases has been tracked, traced and arrested in Emanguzi, KwaZulu-Natal. The serial offender was previously arrested and convicted to five separate cases in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. On Monday, 17 March 2025, the Emanguzi Task Team arrested the 41-year-old […]
Ten suspects have been arrested for stealing diesel from trucks in the North West
Diesel theft reported in Derby in the North West. Ten suspects have been arrested for stealing diesel from trucks. The men were caught red-handed. The men will appear in court.
A gang of 44 males were arrested for loading stolen liquor worth more than R15 million into four different trucks at a warehouse in Kempton Park
Police in Gauteng, working with private security officers, intercepted and arrested a gang of 44 males who were busy loading liquor worth more than R15 million into four different trucks in the early hours of Wednesday, 26 June 2024. This is after the suspects robbed a warehouse in Kempton Park. […]
18 Truck drivers arrested and 18 side tipper trucks confiscated in Sekhukhune District
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has hailed the industrious and collaborative efforts by multi-disciplinary teams for the apprehension of suspects and subsequent confiscation of trucks during the disruptive operation Vala Umgodi in Sekhukhune District. The high-density disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi […]
Transport trends: what trucks will you see on SA’s roads in 2024?
The last century saw few changes to trucks; their appearances were unchanged, and they were all powered by internal combustion engines fuelled by diesel. However, this century has witnessed impressive change! The transport industry is enjoying one innovation following the next; anything and everything from electric trucks to those with […]
Drive with caution and thoughtfulness near our trucks
Trucks need a lot of space to turn, so make sure that you are aware and drive safely in their vicinity! As part of Transport Month 2023, Excel Recovery Services aims to raise awareness of driver safety and road rules, specifically in the heavy commercial vehicle sector. In our third […]
KZN Department of Transport purchased 55 trucks equipped with pothole patching material
As part of intensifying Operation Valazonke, the KZN Department of Transport, has purchased 55 trucks equipped with pothole patching material. The trucks are already assisting with pothole repairs on road P259 located near Molweni in Ethekwini Metro. The Department is also doing maintenance work on this road as part of […]
Five trucks impounded during enforcement in the Crystal Park, Putfontein and Benoni areas
Between Monday 18 and Wednesday 20 September 2023, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Bronberg Precinct Officers with other EMPD Units, conducted by-laws enforcement operations, in the Crystal Park, Putfontein and Benoni areas. On the R50 roadway, the officers steered their operation, where traders who were trading on the sidewalks […]
Grocery hampers destined for destitute families stolen in Roseville, Pretoria
A total of 2200 grocery hampers destined for the underprivileged were stolen while being transported between Pretoria and Cape Town. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was contacted this morning (Monday) by a member of the public requesting assistance to locate the goods in transit. According to the caller, grocery hampers […]










