GQEBERHA - Due to the recent instability and volatile state in the road freight and logistics industry which impacts on the country’s economy, the South African Police Service has adopted a multi-disciplinary approach in tackling various issues plaguing this industry.

On Wednesday, 3 August 2022, simultaneous operations involving the SAPS, Departments of Labour, Home Affairs and Human Settlements, Metro Police as well as metro and Provincial Traffic officials were held on the N2 Neptune Bridge, N2 North End (Green Street) and Markman respectively. Compliance visits were conducted at transport/storage companies in Markman. Fines of R2500 each were issued to two companies for non-compliance of proper storage of manganese (contravention of the Air Pollution Act). A total of 62 fines for contravention of the Road Traffic Act were issued to truck drivers at the two roadblocks on the N2 freeway. The total monetary value of the fines were R60 100.

Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Maj Gen Vuyisile Ncata hailed this multi-disciplinary operation as a success and iterated that this is the first of many similar operations. “Road worthiness of heavy duty vehicles and competent drivers with valid credentials will not only minimise accidents but also mitigate any threats to our economy,” added Maj Gen Ncata.

Source: South African Police Service