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Author archives: Jonckie

  • Tragic crash last night on the N2 highway near Umkhomaas claims 6 lives

    January 4, 2016 • Accidents, Car, TruckComments Off on Tragic crash last night on the N2 highway near Umkhomaas claims 6 lives

    Last night paramedics from the KZN Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services, responded to a collision on the N2 highway at Umkomaas, between a car and a truck which had been carrying wooden logs. Sadly all six occupants of the car have passed...

  • Newlands crash leaves one hurt

    January 1, 2016 • Accidents, CarComments Off on Newlands crash leaves one hurt

    A twenty seven year old male driver sustained minor to moderate injuries when he lost control of his light motor vehicle causing it to collide into a traffic light on Queen Nandi Drive this afternoon. He was attended to on scene before being taken to a nearby...

  • 1 Person killed in collision on the R24

    December 30, 2015 • Accidents, CarComments Off on 1 Person killed in collision on the R24

    Netcare911 received a call at around 08:54 this morning. Please note updated information: A total of 3 vehicles involved. Reports from the scene indicate that there was a motor vehicle accident on top of Barbara bridge where two cars were involved, one of the...

  • Home Affairs reject claims of problems for UK visitors with visa regulations

    December 28, 2015 • Air, TrafficComments Off on Home Affairs reject claims of problems for UK visitors with visa regulations

    The Department of Home Affairs has noted reports about UK-based travelers to South Africa experiencing serious problems as a result of our immigration regulations. We wish to categorically state that these reports are baseless and inaccurate, stemming largely...

  • One injured in collision at Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue in Centurion

    December 24, 2015 • Accidents, CarComments Off on One injured in collision at Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue in Centurion

    EMER-G-MED’s A07, V02 and RV07 attended to an accident scene where one person was injured mildly in Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue in Centurion. He was transported to nearby hospital. Please stay safe durning this Christmas weekend and remember we only a call...

  • Police arrest five suspects and recover stolen truck worth millions of Rand

    December 23, 2015 • NewsComments Off on Police arrest five suspects and recover stolen truck worth millions of Rand

    During the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 23 December, a gang broke into 14 storage garages at a storage facility in Midrand, Gauteng and stole all the stock. In a joint operation between various SAPS units – Brooklyn Police Station, National...

  • Treasury says swap transaction with Airbus will improve financial position of SAA

    December 22, 2015 • Air, News, TransportComments Off on Treasury says swap transaction with Airbus will improve financial position of SAA

    The Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan, directed the Board of South African Airways (SAA) to conclude the swap transaction with Airbus in line with approval granted in July 2015. SAA has informed the National Treasury that the Board has approved the...

  • Police increase visibility of enforcement activities in Hanover Park

    December 21, 2015 • NewsComments Off on Police increase visibility of enforcement activities in Hanover Park

    Philippi police took to the streets in Hanover Park since the start of the festive season. Police operations focusing on increased police visibility through an integrated approach and the deployment of personnel who are working in the support service...

  • Man killed in head on collision on R57

    December 20, 2015 • Accidents, CarComments Off on Man killed in head on collision on R57

    One person was killed and another was left with minor injuries when a taxi and a light motor vehicle collided head on with each other on the R57 (Sasolburg Road) direction Heilbron. Paramedics that arrived on the scene shortly after 10.30pm found the driver...

  • Class-leading aerodynamics, striking design details for Hyundai’s new alternative-fuel IONIQ

    December 18, 2015 • Car, News, RoadComments Off on Class-leading aerodynamics, striking design details for Hyundai’s new alternative-fuel IONIQ

    A new rendering of Hyundai Motor’s all-new IONIQ hints at how the innovative, alternative-fuel compact vehicle, which is due for launch in early 2016, will combine head-turning good looks with class-leading aerodynamic performance. Hyundai Motor has...