Protests in the Eastern Cape region have escalated, resulting in the closure of the vital road linking the N2 Phakade to the R61 at Magusheni. The Eastern Cape Department of Transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose, confirmed the severity of the situation, describing the protests as violent, destructive, and posing life-threatening risks to motorists. Binqose emphasized the […]
SAPS Border Policing members have arrested a 43-year-old truck driver from the Kingdom of Eswatini in a crackdown on cross-border smuggling. The arrest came after alleged attempts to smuggle dagga into South Africa were foiled by vigilant SAPS officers. Colonel Donald Mdhluli, spokesperson for the SAPS, confirmed the incident, stating that the arrest took place
It is that time of the year again, when wise truck drivers stay off the roads to make way for Easter’s annual wave of impatient holidaymakers rushing to their deaths. Analysis of the yearly death toll on South Africa’s roads by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) shows that the Easter weekend, from Thursday night
KwaZulu-Natal police have apprehended a 44-year-old truck driver after he was found with stolen minerals worth R15.5 million, consisting of Zircon and Chloride, stolen from Richards Bay Minerals (RBM). The trucker was arrested by officers deployed to the province to address the alarming trend of violence against mining executives in the area. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe,
A devastating collision between a bakkie and a truck late on Sunday evening has left the residents of Van Rhynsdorp reeling in shock and grief as 12 lives were lost, including three children. The incident occurred around 8:05 PM on Sunday on the N7 between Klawer and Van Rhynsdorp, near Windhoek Farm, according to Reyana
A shocking shooting incident occurred on the N2 near Mtunzini in KwaZulu Natal on the 16th of March 2024, as captured in video footage that has surfaced online. The incident involved gunmen firing multiple shots at a moving truck, leaving behind a trail of destruction and raising concerns about safety of the driver. According to
Motorists travelling on Vickers Road between Heidelberg Road and the M2 are urged to seek alternative routes following a fatal collision earlier this Monday morning. The incident, involving a side tipper truck and multiple other vehicles, has left the emergency services scrambling to respond. Preliminary reports from the scene suggest that the tragedy unfolded when
Eleven people were killed early on Saturday morning when two buses collided head-on about 12 km outside Beibridge town near Tshamunanga area towards Bubi. Witnesses said one of the buses hit a donkey and swerved to the oncoming traffic lane resulting in the head-on collision. Indications are that the City bus was heading to Harare
There are fears of multiple casualties following a head-on crash involving two buses on the Beitbridge-Harare Highway earlier today, Saturday 16 March 2024. The collision involved a City Bus en route from Johannesburg to Harare and a coach operated by Blue Circle, travelling from Karoi to Beitbridge. The accident occurred just outside Beitbridge towards Bubi,
In a heart-wrenching incident on the N3 in the Estcourt area, a truck driver faced unimaginable loss as his wife and young brother tragically perished in a devastating crash last week. The incident occurred when the driver lost control of his car carrier truck, leading to a collision with the back of a tautliner truck.
