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The Automobile Association (AA) expects a fairly large petrol price increase in June

May 18, 2020 • Road, Transport • Media • Comments Off on The Automobile Association (AA) expects a fairly large petrol price increase in June

The Automobile Association (AA) expects a fairly large petrol price increase in June. Diesel consumers, however, are off the hook, for now. The AA expects the price of petrol to rise by 50 cents per litre on Wednesday, 3 June. The diesel price looks set for a drop of 56 cents a litre while illuminating [&hellip...

AMS helicopter busy with an inter-facility transfer to Groote Schuur Hospital.

April 21, 2020 • Air, Transport • Jonckie • Comments Off on AMS helicopter busy with an inter-facility transfer to Groote Schuur Hospital.

Good morning from our Cape Town base! We hope everyone is continuing to play their part to stay safe and flatten the curve! We are doing our part by ensuring that our essential service is continuing. Stay home and stay safe. The Western Cape Department of...

KZN Law Enforcement Agencies arrest over 1000 people

April 3, 2020 • Road • Media • Comments Off on KZN Law Enforcement Agencies arrest over 1000 people

A total of 1443 people spent the past few days of the national lockdown behind bars after they were arrested by KwaZulu-Natal law enforcement agencies during raids and roadblocks held across the province as part of clamping down on lawlessness. Speaking...

ILCAD Conference postponed to June 2021

April 1, 2020 • Rail, Transport • Jonckie • Comments Off on ILCAD Conference postponed to June 2021

COVID-19 is having a huge impact on communities across the world, socially or economically speaking, and will have future consequences perhaps on our way of thinking, living, working, travelling… Because the 2020 ILCAD launch conference is foreseen in two...

Covid-19: UIC works on providing its Members and partners with concrete measures

March 16, 2020 • Rail, Transport • Jonckie • Comments Off on Covid-19: UIC works on providing its Members and partners with concrete measures

UIC, as the technical platform for railway cooperation at world level, is the place of exchange for best practice, bringing together many networks of experts. the context of Covid-19, the strength of these networks is used to give Members and partners the...

Upgrade of main road P373

March 5, 2020 • Road Works, Transport • Media • Comments Off on Upgrade of main road P373

Main Road P373 is located between Jolwayo to Ntababomvu, in the uMzinyathi District. It falls under Umsinga Local Municipality and the Mchunu Traditional Council. It serves the Msinga community by providing access to Tugela Ferry. It also provides access to...

Cyclist airlifted to hospital from Simon’s Town

March 3, 2020 • Air, Transport • Jonckie • Comments Off on Cyclist airlifted to hospital from Simon’s Town

The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition this morning from Simon’s Town (where the incident occurred) to Vincent Palotti Hospital. Images courtesy Rob de Wet...

Contingency procedures form the backbone of safe air traffic services

February 17, 2020 • Air, Transport • Jonckie • Comments Off on Contingency procedures form the backbone of safe air traffic services

Contingency planning and procedures form an integral part of airspace management and operations today. In the event of unforeseen incidence that places limitations on operations within air traffic management (ATM) services, contingency procedures can offer...

Rail Enforcement Unit nailed 238 suspects, recovered R400 000 in stolen copper cable, metal in first year

February 13, 2020 • Rail, Train • Media • Comments Off on Rail Enforcement Unit nailed 238 suspects, recovered R400 000 in stolen copper cable, metal in first year

Since its inception on 27 October 2018, the REU has acted as a force multiplier for PRASA’s regional Protection Services Unit. Together, the teams have ensured greater operational visibility on trains and at stations, searching more individuals during joint...

Lenjane River Bridge on the main road P47

February 5, 2020 • Road, Transport • Media • Comments Off on Lenjane River Bridge on the main road P47

Lenjane River Bridge on Main Road P47 is located in Vryheid under the Abaqulusi Local Municipality in the Zululand District, Empangeni region. This road serves as a link between Vryheid and Melmoth. The project comprised remedial work to Lenjane River Bridge...