Category: News around the web

  • Loadshedding, logistics, water crises key themes of SoNA 2024

    Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key themes that emerged during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s final State of the Nation Address of the current administration and how these affect the economy and business.   Link to Engineeringnews.co.za

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Good roads needed for economic growth – Chikunga

    Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, on February 5, inspected the R1.1-billion upgrade of the R23 regional road in Standerton, Mpumalanga, as well as the implementation of the Vala Zonke campaign to repair potholes. “As government, we recognise that good roads help to grow the economy and that is why we are spending billions of rands to…

  • 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…

  • We are turning ports around, but it will take time – Ramaphosa

    While the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area will provide advantages for South African companies, the efficiency and competitiveness of the country’s logistics architecture needs to improve, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured will happen. In his weekly letter to the nation, the President acknowledged that the State-owned Transnet’s ports and rail lines have been…

  • Clear commitment to reform implementation needed in SoNA – Mavuso

    Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to show a clear commitment to the hard work of reform implementation during his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Thursday evening. South Africa’s electricity crisis remains a significant constraint, despite some progress having been made, and its logistics…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…