Transport minister Fikile Mbalula stopped several overloaded trailers heading to Zimbabwe during Operation Malaisha on Wednesday evening.
The operation, which targeted bus, freight and logistics transportation, was conducted overnight at the weighbridge heading to Limpopo, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
The operation, which targeted bus, freight and logistics transportation, was conducted overnight at the weighbridge heading to Limpopo, Zimbabwe and Malawi.“All those vehicles are being impounded,” Mbalula said. All unroadworthy and unlicensed vehicles, as well as those without permits, were taken off the road, he said.He said no matter the time, unroadworthy vehicles would be found and the law would “descend on you”.“Buckle up, don’t drink and drive, and make sure that your vehicle is roadworthy.”OPERATION MALAISHA
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