South African heavy vehicle drivers have scooped five awards in various categories at the 28th World Professional Drivers’ Championships. The awards ceremony, which was hosted by the Road Traffic Management […]
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Road mishap claims 13 lives in Tanzania
Thirteen women from the Presbyterian Church of East Africa have been confirmed dead after the bus they were travelling in was crashed into by a truck in Tanga, Tanzania. The […]
Kenya to implement transit infrastructure upgrade
Kenya will create the National Metropolitan Transit Authority (NMTA) to co-ordinate a 35-billion shilling ($415.5-million) plan to improve the public transport system, Business Daily Africa reported Sunday (August 5th). “Developing […]
Large number of buses taken off the roads
Twenty-five buses were taken off the roads following a thorough inspection in an initiative between the Road Traffic Management Corporation and Johannesburg Metro Police on Saturday. About 45 buses were […]
Translux bus driver resigns amidst allegations of reckless driving
The Translux bus driver photographed by a member of the public while allegedly overtaking illegally across a solid line has resigned from his position. MEC for Transport and Public Works, […]
Translux bus and driver being investigated for illegal overtaking
A Translux bus was photographed by a member of the public while allegedly illegally overtaking across a solid line. The incident occurred about 50 km before Touws Rivier along the […]
18 dead in horrific bus crash
A horrific bus crash near Cradock in the Eastern Cape on Saturday has left 18 people dead and 27 injured. Two buses collided on the R61 between Cradock and Graaff-Reinet. […]
Zambian Bus operators want to restrain Inter Cape
The Inter-city Bus Station Association has applied for an interim injunction to restrain the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and South Africa’s Inter Cape Mainliner Zambia Limited from launching […]
Professional drivers urged to be cautious
Africa University driver, Mr Jacob Mangwende and the Mutare Bottling Company driver, Mr Biggy Kavhukatema scooped first prizes in the Traffic Safety of Zimbabwe driver of the year competitions held […]
Unroadworthy Putco buses to be confiscated
Random roadworthy tests will be carried out at various Putco bus depots this week by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety. The department will be very strict when conducting these […]