Amidst the heavy-duty trucks traversing the highways, one imposing figure stands out, commanding attention with its sheer size and power. The Nicholas Tractomas TR1010 D100, proudly roaming South African roads, is not just a truck – it’s a legend in motion, redefining the boundaries of heavy haulage. You may have met this titan on the […]
A truck driver has disappeared with a staggering 36 tonnes of copper valued at $300k, over R5.5 million, in Zimbabwe. The incident occurred during a routine trip from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Mozambique. Francis Chipoka, a Zambian national working for City Frontiers Transport, headquartered in Lusaka, reportedly vanished along with the valuable cargo
In a surprising turn of events, Acting Judge Pregasen Marimuthu has announced that he will be representing 28-year-old truck driver Sibusiso Siyaya, who is facing 20 murder charges in connection with a devastating crash that occurred in Pongola in 2022. The trial is scheduled to commence on April 15, with Marimuthu stepping in to defend
The Huguenot Tunnel has been reopened to all vehicle classes in both directions on Monday, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) said. This follows the temporary closure of the tunnel at the weekend due to strong winds on the viaduct (long bridge-like structure) leading to and from the tunnel. At the weekend,
The first 10 of 45 fully-assembled haulers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminals (DCT) ahead of the start of South Africa’s citrus season. Malaysia’s Terberg Tractors will ship another 25 haulers in mid-April 2024 and the last batch of 10 at the end of May 2024, according to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). The equipment
A Durban-based Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba, popularly known as Vardy, has been missing since March 22, 2024, allegedly kidnapped near his residence. The unsettling news has sent ripples of concern throughout the community as details of the abduction continue to unfold. Reports from ZimLive indicate that Katumba, a prominent fuel trader, was forcibly taken while
Timelink Cargo has terminated the contracts of 45 truck drivers who participated in an unprotected strike on Monday. The drivers, expressing discontent with the company’s payment practices, voiced their grievances, citing dissatisfaction with their salaries. Among their demands was the insistence on receiving back pay for a period of two months. Speaking exclusively to SA
Tragedy struck the heart of South Africa as 45 worshippers lost their lives in a horrific bus accident that occurred along the mountain pass between Mokopane and Marken in Limpopo on Thursday morning. The devastating incident unfolded on along the R518 in the Waterberg district. According to initial reports, the bus, which was reportedly en
A distressing scene unfolded along Moloto Road on Wednesday morning as a Putco bus burst into flames, leaving 22 passengers injured in a frantic attempt to escape the inferno. The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, depicts harrowing moments as passengers scramble to flee the burning bus, some resorting to jumping out
Tragedy struck the N2 earlier today as a three truck-collision near Iswepe resulted in the loss of one life and left two others with minor injuries. Eyewitnesses report that the crash was triggered by a pothole on the roadway, highlighting concerns over infrastructure safety. The incident unfolded early this morning when one of the trucks
