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  • Truck crash on the R538 between White River and Sabie

    Earlier this morning Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to an HMV accident on the R538 between White River and Sabie. On arrival on scene it was established that a logging truck had lost control on a bend, leaving the roadway and rolling down an embankment. The driver was found entrapped in the wreckage and was extricated using…

  • Minister Mackenzie to join freight enforcement operation in Velddrif

    On Saturday, 9 December 2023, Provincial Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will join an integrated operation targeting road safety and freight logistics. The movement of goods by freight transport operators is crucial to our economy. Since the decline of the rail system in South Africa, freight logistics have shifted to road-based transport. This means there…

  • US$ 1 billion made available to support sustainable vaccine manufacturing in Africa

    The Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance today announced a series of decisions that will help lower-income countries tackle backsliding from the COVID-19 pandemic and be better prepared to respond toUS future health emergencies. The decisions were taken during a two-day meeting hosted by the Government of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, from 6-7 December. Concrete…

  • JC Auditors (JCA) Celebrates a Record-Breaking Year in 2023

    JC Auditors (JCA), a leading SANAS-accredited certification body, has experienced an extraordinary year of achievements and milestones in 2023. As the company celebrates its 15th year of existence, JCA has not only broken through significant barriers, but has also expanded its reach and service offerings, solidifying its position as a leader in the certification industry.…

  • Tuinplaas police launch massive manhunt for truck hijacking suspects

    Tuinplass police are investigating a truck-hijacking case that occurred along the R516, Settlers road on Monday, 04 December 2023 at 15:00. Preliminary reports indicate, the victim was with his two crews driving a company truck, loaded with takeaway containers on Settlers road in Tuinplass policing area, enroute to Kempton Park when he was accosted by…

  • Navigating Troubled Waters: Addressing the Predicament at SA Ports

    In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and logistics, the efficient functioning of ports is critical to the economic well-being of nations. Unfortunately, South Africa’s Transnet is currently facing turbulent waters, particularly in the procurement process, where onerous PFMA (Public Finance Management Act) requirements are posing significant challenges. The repercussions of this struggle are most…

  • The R47 Bn Government guarantee is a test of critical importance for Transnet and the country

    The initial reaction and the views we express as industry representatives are based solely on the public announcement by Government on Friday 1 December 2023. We expect more detail will follow in the next couple of days and look forward to better understanding the complete allocation of the guarantees, deployment of capital, future sourcing plans…