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Author archives: Jonckie

  • Pedestrian killed in hit and run collision

    October 29, 2016 • Accidents, PedestrainComments Off on Pedestrian killed in hit and run collision

    A pedestrian, believed to be in his forties, was killed this morning on the Umlaas bridge at the N3 in KwaZulu Natal. Shortly after 6am paramedics from ER24 arrived on the scene where they found the man’s body lying in the road. He sustained multiple fatal...

  • PRASA responds to incorrect article about new trains

    October 26, 2016 • Rail, TransportComments Off on PRASA responds to incorrect article about new trains

    With regards to the article written on 20 October 2016 by a Staff Reporter from Iafrica, PRASA notes with concern the article which alleges that PRASA bought an entire new fleet that does not fit South African Railway tracks.  There is an obvious confusion...

  • Driver allegedly skipping red traffic light leads to collision in Benoni

    October 24, 2016 • Accidents, CarComments Off on Driver allegedly skipping red traffic light leads to collision in Benoni

    On Saturday night EMER-G-MED’s RV5, M02, C07 and A12 responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle accident on the corner of Tom Jones and Woburn Avenue, Benoni. On arrival paramedics found that a car had been T-boned by a bakkie, pushing the car off...

  • Man killed after he lost control of vehicle,, crashed into tree

    October 23, 2016 • Accidents, CarComments Off on Man killed after he lost control of vehicle,, crashed into tree

    A man sadly died after losing control and crashing the vehicle he was driving into a tree on the N12 towards Johannesburg about 15km from Potch this afternoon. ER24 paramedics attended to the incident and found the vehicle crushed against the tree. The man...

  • 2 Injured in rollover on the M13 near St Johns Bridge

    October 22, 2016 • Accidents, BakkieComments Off on 2 Injured in rollover on the M13 near St Johns Bridge

    Two people have been injured after the vehicle they were in lost control and rolled on the M13 near St Johns Bridge on Friday morning just before 6am. Rescue Care Paramedics arrived on the scene to find that the vehicle rolled coming to rest on its wheels....

  • Woman knocked over by bakkie in Potchefstroom

    October 17, 2016 • Accidents, Car, PedestrainComments Off on Woman knocked over by bakkie in Potchefstroom

    A woman was injured earlier this evening after she was knocked over by a bakkie on Piet Uys Street in Potchefstroom. Upon arrival at the scene, paramedics found the woman, believed to be in her 40’s/50’s, lying on the road. Upon assessment it was...

  • Pedestrian injured in collision, Bloemfontein

    October 16, 2016 • Accidents, PedestrainComments Off on Pedestrian injured in collision, Bloemfontein

    A man believed to be in his 30’s sustained serious injuries after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle on the Andries Pretorius Road extension close to the N1 yesterday evening. He was treated on scene for his injuries before he was transported to Pelonomi...

  • Explosives unit called after hand grenade is found in Veeplaas area

    October 15, 2016 • NewsComments Off on Explosives unit called after hand grenade is found in Veeplaas area

    On 13 October 2016, the Port Elizabeth Flying Squad and Kwazakhele task team responded to information received and found a hand grenade in a shack in the Veeplaas area. The Explosives Unit was called out and removed the grenade. Police are still...

  • South Africa signs the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Namibia

    October 14, 2016 • Air, TransportComments Off on South Africa signs the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Namibia

    Pretoria – The Minister of Transport, Ms Dipuo Peters, yesterday, 13th October 2016, signed the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the her counterpart, Minister Alpheus G !Naruseb, Minister of Works and Transport from Namibia. The Air Service...

  • Volkswagen Adventure World introduces fans to the new Tiguan

    October 13, 2016 • News, TransportComments Off on Volkswagen Adventure World introduces fans to the new Tiguan

    From Saturday, 15 October to Sunday, 23 October 2016 the Montecasino Piazza will be hosting fans to experience the new Volkswagen Tiguan and its adventure-focused features. The Volkswagen Adventure Worldis a family adventure activity not to be missed.  The...