Category: News around the web

  • Lesufi confident e-tolls to end by March

    Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, in his State of the Province Address (SoPA) on February 19, said the provincial government had met with the Finance and Transport Ministers on January 26, and that he remains confident Gauteng should be able to end e-tolls by March. According to Lesufi, the province and the Ministers found common ground…

  • Dispute over 5km road could highlight far bigger roadbuilding problem for Gauteng

    A legal dispute over the granting of an environmental authorisation for a 5-km new road, the K148, in southern Gauteng has the potential to highlight serious legal impediments to the development of any new road in the increasingly traffic-congested province. This, owing to an alleged misalignment between provisions in the Gauteng Transport and Infrastructure Act…

  • 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 –…

  • Fuel price hike will impact consumers and the road freight industry – RFA

    Fuel is rapidly crossing the 50% mark as a share of daily road transport operating costs, depending on the type of transport operation, with rising costs likely to be passed on to the consumer, says Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly. He says there are “dire forecasts” of large fuel increases heading towards the South…

  • 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. Read more… | Send to a friend Link to…

  • S Africa’s infrastructure at a crossroads – council

    Industry body Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) has emphasised the significance of maintenance as a proactive measure against further decay of South Africa’s infrastructure. The council acknowledges the existing challenges facing the country but is optimistic about addressing them to ensure the resilience and longevity of infrastructure. ECSA recognises various factors contributing to infrastructure…

  • 2024 could be ‘turning point’ for infrastructure sector

    Amid an evolving political landscape and the imminent challenges of an upcoming national election, Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) underscores the critical need to expedite infrastructure development and for continuity in South Africa, emphasizing the importance of proactive planning and policy cohesion.  “Following the various pronouncements made by public-sector entities regarding infrastructure, planning and spend,…

  • Critical infrastructure blackouts top business risk in SA – Allianz

    For the second consecutive year, international financial services provider Allianz’s Risk Barometer indicates that critical infrastructure blackouts attributed to power outages and the failure of ports, railways and road businesses pose the greatest risk for businesses operating in South Africa. The Allianz Risk Barometer compiles a yearly list of the top global business risks, based on…

  • 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…