Transport
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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 with the Political and Traditional Leadership of the Eastern Cape respectively led by Premier...
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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...
December 28, 2015 •
Air, Traffic •
Jonckie •
Comments 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...
December 22, 2015 •
Air, News, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments 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...
December 18, 2015 •
Car, News, Road •
Jonckie •
Comments 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...
December 15, 2015 •
News, Sea, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Maserati Cape Town Race Week in glorious weather
The inaugural Maserati Cape Town Race Week reached the midway point yesterday after a weekend of glorious weather and shifting winds, that challenged all crews and brought out the very best in technical yacht racing. The predominantly Westerly wind meant...
December 15, 2015 •
Advice, News, Road, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Weak oil offsets Rand plunge to save SA motorists pain at pumps in December
South African motorists are set to feel the first direct impacts of the unexpected removal of Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene and the resulting exchange rate chaos. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited fuel...
