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40 years of the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series

40 years of the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series

February 2, 2016 • News, Road, TransportComments Off on 40 years of the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series

At its launch in January 1976, the Mercedes-Benz 123 model series offered a persuasive combination of elegance and multiple technical innovations. The saloon was the first model to become available. The range was expanded a year later by the Coupé and, for the first time, an Estate model. Over the course of the next ten [&hellip...

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SAPS celebrates 27 January as National Police Day

January 27, 2016 • Accidents, NewsComments Off on SAPS celebrates 27 January as National Police Day

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is today celebrating National Police Day. Cabinet approved 27 January as National Police Day in 2005. The day remembers the sacrifices that the men and women in blue have made and continue to make as they provide safety...

The all-new Lexus RX makes its South African debut

January 26, 2016 • News, Road, TransportComments 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...

SAA resumes flights to the US after adverse weather in the east coast of the US

January 25, 2016 • Air, News, Traffic, TransportComments 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...

Several injured during riots in Kempton Park

January 23, 2016 • News, Traffic, TransportComments 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...

Minister Peters meets with stakeholders and role players to update them on N2 Wild Coast road development

January 21, 2016 • News, Road, Traffic, TransportComments 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...

Driver arrested after crash with car transporting abalone illegally

January 21, 2016 • Accidents, Car, NewsComments Off on Driver arrested after crash with car transporting abalone illegally

Visible Policing members attached to Ladismith SAPS attended an accident scene between Barrydale and Ladismith yesterday, 19 January 2016 at about 14:15, approximately 2km from Ladismith when they discovered abalone to the estimated value of about R400...

Deal signed to ensure greater stability in taxi industry in greater Newcastle area

January 20, 2016 • News, Road, Traffic, TransportComments 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...

Stop-and-search leads to arrests and confiscation of illegal ammunition in Cullinan

January 20, 2016 • NewsComments Off on Stop-and-search leads to arrests and confiscation of illegal ammunition in Cullinan

On Tuesday, 19 January 2016 at about 11:00 , Cullinan SAPS, Crime Prevention Unit members together with the members of Cullinan Metro Police, arrested 9 suspects for possession of live ammunition in Refilwe Cullinan area. Police members were conducting stop...

Paramedics attend to 14 injured when fish trawler sank bear Cape Point

January 19, 2016 • Accidents, News, Sea, TransportComments 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...