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  • Coleus Packaging reaping the rich rewards of successful Astir Vitogiannis deal

    Coleus Packaging, the metal crown manufacturer in South Africa, is on track to benefit from its deal with Greek company Astir Vitogiannis through the investment in a new PMC 500 crown manufacturing machine. “Previously, we were majority owned by SAB but in mid-2022 Astir Vitogiannis acquired 75% shareholding in Coleus, and left the remaining 25%…

  • Serious truck crash on the N3 Durban Bound

    Serious truck crash on the Spine Road onramp to N3 Durban Bound. No further information at this time. Please avoid the area if possible. Local authorities are on the scene for assistance and further investigations. The post Serious truck crash on the N3 Durban Bound appeared first on Truck and Freight Information Online. Original article…

  • Before chasing artificial intelligence, develop human capital said UMK chief executive

    While reams of conversation about the promise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds for the mining sector, a robust industry first demands the development of human capital said United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) chief executive Malcolm Curor. Presently, Curror said, there is a skills deficit in the sector. “Mining, particularly with a view to growing demand…

  • Benoni Flying Squad arrest two suspects for possession of suspected stolen copper cables in a truck

    Members of the Benoni Flying Squad arrested two suspects in Kempton Park on Monday 19 February 2024, and recovered suspected stolen copper cable worth approximately R60 000-00. The driver of the truck also attempted to bribe an officer with R10 000-00 in cash for their release which further added a charge of bribery to his…

  • Collision between a truck and two vehicles on the R102 Canelands

    No injuries were reported after a truck and two vehicles collided at the R102 Canelands – KZN. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) arrived on scene and discovered three vehicles involved in the collision. It was alleged that a Mercedes Benz tip truck was travelling in the direction of Tongaat – KZN from Verulam…

  • Wind turbine components transported on roads in the Eastern Cape

    Motorists are hereby notified that today , the 19th of February 2024, wind turbine components will be transported as follows: 1. At 07:00 3 x abnormal loads (3 x Blades) will be escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha, via N2 (Nanaga), N10 (Olifantskop Pass) towards Cookhouse. The Olifantskop Pass will…

  • Drinking water donated to MUT as a response to the university’s water shortage challenges

    The Gift of the Givers donated over 3200 litres of natural spring drinking water to MUT as a response to the university’s water shortage challenges. Drinking water donated to MUT as a response to the university’s water shortage challenges https://t.co/wBWczaaWuY#ArriveAlive #Donation #Water @GiftoftheGivers @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/lpatNVLSZ8 – Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) February 17, 2024 The post Drinking…

  • Truck taken in a business robbery recovered in Booysens

    JMPD TRU officers recovered a White Toyota Dyna truck that was taken in a business robbery at Crown Mines. The truck was recovered with its load (shoes worth R300 000) in Booysens and booked in at Aeroton SAPS pound. Truck taken in a business robbery recovered in Booysens https://t.co/iCSL4hOW2e#ArriveAlive #StolenTruck #Recovered #SuburbanControlCentre @TruckAndFreight pic.twitter.com/9zowlK8inA –…

  • As fuel prices increase – what it means for South Africans from a road freight logistics perspective

    There are dire forecasts of large fuel increases heading towards the South African economy in March 2024 – diesel by at least R1,40 for 500ppm and R1,50 for 50ppm. The price of petrol – 93 and 95 – will increase by at least R1,30 per litre. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) attributes the forecasted price…

  • Wind turbine components transported on roads in the Eastern Cape

    On 15 February 2024 at 07:00, 3 × abnormal loads (1 x Nacelle, 1 x Generator and 1 x Tower) will be escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha, via Motherwell, through Kariega (Uitenhage) on the R75 towards Jansenville. We urge all road users to be patient and that they should…

  • The Olifantskop Pass will be closed for 1 hour for the transport of wind turbine blades

    On 14 February 2024 at 07:00, 3 x abnormal loads (Blades) will be escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha, via N2 (Nanaga), N10 (Olifantskop Pass) to Cookhouse. The Olifantskop Pass will be closed for 1 hour when the blades pass through it. And also this morning, at 07:00 3 x…

  • SA National Defence Force soldiers confiscated illicit cigarettes valued at R 2,480, 201.00

    Members of Bambatha Rifles are seriously making a huge dent in the pockets of the cigarette smugglers in Limpopo Province. SA National Defence Force soldiers confiscated illicit cigarettes valued at R 2,480, 201.00. While active with Waylay Operations in the Boedery Area of Responsibility, SA National Defence Force soldiers saw a group of people carrying…