Harsh warning to sugar growers who overload their haulers
IN THE ZO TODAY: The RTI is now calling on motorists to report cane spillage, as it leads to road accidents
RTI spokesperson Zinhle Mngomezulu warned truck companies that they could face fines of up to R2 500 for overloading their cane trucks – or ‘bread loafing’ – as it is commonly called.
With the sugar cane harvesting season in full swing, a number of concerned motorists raised teh issue of large amounts of sugar cane falling off overloaded trucks, posing a risk to road users.
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Read the full story, plus comments from the SA Cane Growers Northern KZN office and the SA Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) in the ZO Monday Edition.
Meanwhile road users can report overloading by calling 031 5087201 or emailing central@canegrowers.co.za
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