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January 26, 2016 •
News, Road, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on The all-new Lexus RX makes its South African debut
Origami-inspired design cues, a heady mix of sharp creases and curves, an emboldened spindle grille and a whimsical ‘floating’ roof, the re-fashioned fourth generation RX, the luxury marque’s most successful car to date, makes an undeniably powerful visual statement. Credited with pioneering the luxury crossover segment, the RX has racked up more than...
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January 26, 2016 •
Rail, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on 5th Global Rail Freight Conference in Rotterdam: shaping together the business of the future!
(Paris, 25 January 2016) The International Union of Railways (UIC), the worldwide association representing the railway sector with 240 members from 95 countries, is organising the fifth edition of the Global Rail Freight Conference (GRFC) in Rotterdam from...
January 25, 2016 •
Air, News, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on SAA resumes flights to the US after adverse weather in the east coast of the US
South African Airways (SAA) on Sunday resumed all flights from Johannesburg to Washington DC and New York City in the United States. SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said flights resumed on Sunday evening after the airline received updates that adverse weather in...
January 24, 2016 •
Accidents, Sea, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Richards Bay shipping accident leaves two injured
This afternoon Netcare 911 paramedics flew on board the Port Net helicopter to a vessel about seven miles out to sea off Richards Bay. Reports indicate that two sailors sustained severe burns after an explosion on a ship. The Netcare 911 paramedics was...
January 23, 2016 •
News, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Several injured during riots in Kempton Park
Scores of people have sustained minor injuries and two others sustained moderate to serious injuries following riots in Kempton Park this afternoon. Reports from the scene is that at least five hundred people gathered near the Arwyp Medical Centre. The cause...
January 21, 2016 •
News, Road, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Minister Peters meets with stakeholders and role players to update them on N2 Wild Coast road development
Bhisho-Today, Thursday 21 January 2015 the Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters together with Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Mr Gugile Nkwinti in his capacity as the Chairperson of Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission (PICC) met...
January 20, 2016 •
News, Road, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Deal signed to ensure greater stability in taxi industry in greater Newcastle area
A major stride was registered in the stabilisation of taxi industry in greater Newcastle with Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC, Mr. Willies Mchunu, together with the leadership of the five associations agreeing that all aspects of the peace roadmap...
January 19, 2016 •
Accidents, News, Sea, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Paramedics attend to 14 injured when fish trawler sank bear Cape Point
14 people were left with minor injuries after a fish trawler sank about ten nautical miles from Cape Point, Western Cape. The incident occurred earlier this morning. It is believed that the fish trawler was allegedly struck by a container ship that lead to...
January 15, 2016 •
News, Road, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Volvo XC90 scoops more local and international awards
The award-winning new Volvo XC90 has added a few more trophies to its cabinet, both in South Africa and on the global stage. Cars.co.za Consumer Awards kick off 2016 for new XC90 At the inaugural Cars.co.za Consumer Awards held in Johannesburg on 14 January...
January 11, 2016 •
News, Sea, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Lifeguards pull man to safety from rip currents at Umdloti Main beach
This morning at 10h50 Netcare 911 paramedics received a call for a person that was drowning at the Umdloti Main beach on the Natal North coast. Reports from the scene indicate that the man, a minister from Johannesburg and his family was at the beach when he...
