ONETHINDI: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshikoto Region opened a case of drunk driving against a 36-year-old Toyota Hilux driver after he reportedly hit a Toyota Corolla, resulting in the deaths of two people.
The deceased are the 43-year-old driver of the Corolla and an unknown female, who was a passenger in the same vehicle.
According to the region’s crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo on Monday, the accident occurred pon Sunday around 21h00 between the Onethindi and Onandjokwe State Hospital road in Oshikoto’s Oniipa Constituency.
The driver of the Toyota Hilux pickup was not injured and was arrested for alleged drunk driving, and is currently admitted at Onandjokwe State Hospital for observation under police guard.
‘It is alleged that the driver of the white Toyota Corolla which was travelling from Onethindi towards Onandjokwe State Hospital’s direction was trying to make a U-turn while the white Toyota Hilux, which was travelling from Onandjokwe towards On
ethindi, was close,’ reported Ekandjo.
He added that in the process the pickup hit the sedan on the left side, resulting in the death of the Toyota Corolla driver and the passenger on the spot. The incident also caused injuries to other passengers from both vehicles.
The deceased’s remains were transported to the Onandjokwe State Hospital mortuary for post-mortem purposes and investigations continue.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest some R233 million in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Durban Port road.
TNPA said the project is expected to be implemented over a two-year period, with a traffic management plan in place to redirect traffic flow.
TNPA Port Manager for the Port of Durban, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, said: ‘Embarking on this road rehabilitation journey will ensure that we deliver on our mandate of providing port infrastructure to ensure the port’s efficient functioning as the economic gateway to our South African economy.’
The TNPA explained that this comes on the back of the ‘intensified pressure posed by an influx of trucks on the Port of Durban’s road infrastructure’.
‘The Port of Durban is a crucial contributor to the South African economy, handling approximately 60% of the country’s total container volumes. Most of the container volumes handled are moved through the Southern Road Network of the port and over the years, the influx of trucks entering the port h
as substantially increased. The intensified surge has led to the deterioration of the overall road infrastructure.
‘The improved condition of port roads will positively impact on port operational efficiencies and the smooth flow of traffic in the targeted precincts. The Maydon Wharf will take precedence, with 16 roads set for repairs, followed by Island View with three roads and two on Bayhead.
‘In addition to repairing the structural defects, the restoration of functional defects, such as surface drainage issues due to damaged manholes and inlets caused by heavy vehicles, is included in the project scope,’ the TNPA said.
Source: South African Government News Agency