A transporter is urgently appealing to the public for their assistance in identifying suspects involved in the hijacking of his truck, which occurred on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at approximately 13h02. The incident took place on the N2 Highway at Prospecton, and crucial evidence has been captured on the dashcam footage. In the dashcam video […]
Bop Carriers, a long-standing pillar in Hartswater’s transport industry, has announced its closure, marking the end of an era for the community and the trucking sector at large. With a heavy heart, the company bids farewell after serving the community for many years. The closure of Bop Carriers, headquartered in Hartswater, Northern Cape, comes as
A multiple vehicle accident has brought the M7 towards Pinetown to a standstill. The incident occurred after a truck and a bus collided, leaving both drivers severely trapped, and numerous vehicles involved in the wreckage. Emergency services, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), rushed to the scene to assist the victims and manage the chaos ensuing
Renowned South African rapper, Big Zulu, celebrated his 38th birthday in style by treating himself to a luxurious present: a brand new Scania truck and a BMW. The Inkabi Records boss, known for his chart-topping music and business acumen, shared his excitement with fans on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the gift of life and showcasing
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
Danish shipping line, A.P. Møller-Maersk, through its independent division APM Terminals, has launched a legal challenge against Transnet’s decision to award the management contract of Durban Container Terminal’s Pier 2 to International Container Terminal Services, Incorporated (ICTSI) sparking controversy in the South Africa’s maritime industry. This legal manoeuvre has effectively halted the intended handover of
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,
In response to widespread speculation sparked by a viral message circulating on social media, Rodney Houston-McMillan, Chief Operations Officer of Reinhardt Transport Group (RTG), has stepped forward to clarify the company’s recent decision to park off a portion of its fleet. RTG owns and operate over 1000 trucks spread amongst its subsidiaries, Reinhardt Transport, Transmac,
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
