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Operation Vala Umgodi gain momentum as thirteen suspects are arrested for illegal mining
The Police in Limpopo through a joint forces by the South African Police Service and the South African National Defence Force, have on Friday, 09 February 2024 arrested numerous suspects for illegal mining and other offenses that include contravention of immigration act, possession of illicit cigarettes, kidnapping, assault and extortion as well as transgression of…
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Suspect arrested and charged with possession of illicit cigarettes
A 51-year-old foreign national will appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court soon on a charge of possession of illegal cigarettes. He was also issued a fine for the possession of other counterfeit goods. On Thursday, 8 February 2024 at about 17:00, members of the Bloemfontein Flying Squad received information about illicit cigarettes at East End…
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Wind turbine blades transported from Cradock to Noupoort on the N10/4 and N9 routes
3 x abnormal load trucks will be transporting wind turbine components (Blades) & will be escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles, from Cradock to Noupoort on the N10/4 and N9 routes. We urge road users to be patient and drive safely, Please expect delays. #ArriveAlive #ecdotrcustomercare 0800644644 The post Wind turbine blades transported from Cradock to…
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Historic Truck Driver Symposium addresses truck driver safety, wellness, and industry standards
The Department of Transport (DOT) is pleased to announce a significant development in the realm of road safety-the inaugural Truck Driver Safety and Wellness Symposium. Scheduled for 7 March in Boksburg, Gauteng, under the theme ‘Your Wellness is OUR Concern,’ this collaborative effort with the SaferStops Association (SSA) signifies a crucial step towards addressing the…
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Three arrested for illegal mining in the Sekhukhune District
The Police at Driekop in Sekhukhune District have apprehended three suspects for illegal mining on Sunday night, 04 February 2024 at Mooihoek illegal mining sites. Two tipper trucks loaded with chrome, and one TLB machine were confiscated. In separate locations along Waterberg and Vhembe Districts, the same Team arrested six foreign nationals male suspects for…
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Wind turbine components transported from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha to Cookhouse
#TrafficAlert Road users are hereby notified that today, 07 February 2024 at approximately 07:00am, that 3 x abnormal load trucks escorted by 6 Traffic vehicles will be transporting wind turbine components (Blades) from the Coega Harbour in Gqeberha, via N2 (Nanaga), N10 (Olifantskop Pass) to Cookhouse. The Olifantskop Pass will be closed for 1 hour…
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SVI launches B6 armoured cab replacement for UD Kuzer Trucks
SVI Engineering, leading specialist manufacturer of armoured products, has launched a new factory-backed B6 armouring package for the UD Kuzer RKE 150 truck, incorporating a full cab replacement to ensure the ultimate level of protection. Trading its entire standard cab for a version custom fabricated from bullet-resistant steel and featuring top-quality ballistic glass, the SVI-converted…
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Melkbosstrand Police recovers pandrol springs with an estimated street value of R175 000
Damage and vandalism to essential infrastructure, such as rail and freight, poses a serious threat to the economy and job creation within our province and therefore every effort to prevent and combat these crimes, remains a priority. On Friday 02 February 2024, Melkbosstrand police members, assisted by Crime Prevention Unit members from a neighbouring station,…
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Operation Vala Umgodi clamping down on illegal mining in Matholesville, Roodepoort
Starting from 01 December 2023, SAPS Gauteng has been implementing Operation Vala Umgodi which is a national operation to combat illegal mining. Gauteng has an illegal mining challenge in three districts namely, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg and West Rand. These integrated illegal mining operations take place on a weekly basis rotating in these three districts. Illegal mining…
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Mining equipment worth thousands of rand confiscated
The Police at Apel in Sekhukhune District have arrested a 37-year-old Zimbabwean national for illegal mining and contravention of the Immigration Act after he was found loading chrome into tipper truck on Wednesday 31 January 2024. According to the information, the Police members were conducting Operation Vala Umgodi on Wednesday 31 January 2024. The suspect…
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Masslift Africa announces a management buyout
Masslift Africa, the sole distributor of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks in Southern Africa and a leading force in the material handling industry, is proud to announce a recent management buyout (MBO), marking a pivotal moment in the company’s history. The MBO was led by the Executive team of the business and the Chairman of the Board.…
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Ports Regulator Record of Decision on the Tariff Application by the National Ports Authority
1. On 31 January 2024, Ms. Mukondeleli Johanna Mulaudzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Regulator of South Africa stated as follows: 2. On 01 September 2023 the National Ports Authority (“NPA”/ “the Authority”) submitted to the Ports Regulator of South Africa (”the Regulator”) its Tariff Application (“the Application”) in terms of Section 72 of…