Motorist Resources

FOLLOWING a report titled “On crime and cars” in Witness Wheels, which quotes the tracking companies’ reassurance that signal-blockers don’t work, Pieter Brits, a manager at a national bread-delivery company, has cautioned that the company has seen one of its trucks “literally disappear off the screen as we were watching”. He said that because the… Read more »

One of the main issues with driving at night is reduced visibility as one’s view is limited to the distance illuminated by a vehicle’s headlights and one does not have the advantage of colour and contrast during the daytime. For an interesting perspective on what a driver can see view www.seeandbeseen.org.za. This demonstrates clearly that… Read more »

A 2005 Toyota Hi Ace was hijacked in Johannesburg CBD. As soon as Matrix Recovery Service was notified the recovery team was dispatched. The vehicle was located in Spoornet, Johannesburg moving towards Hillbrow, Johannesburg. With the assistance of the SAPS the vehicle was successfully recovered.

Getting help on time is a matter of life or death when you are injured or sick. Using MiX Telamatics’s technology, LifeMed 911 is now able to reach more patients faster to provide quality medical care when it is needed most. Focus on Transport and Logistics: Download Article

A 2010 Toyota Hi Lux was stolen in Waterkloof, Pretoria. Matrix Recovery Service was notified and dispatched their team. The vehicle was recovered in Discovery, Roodepoort North. The Matrix Team also recovered another stolen vehicle on the same property and apprehended one suspect. Vehicles were then handed over to a member of the SAPS. Fighting… Read more »

A 2004 Toyota Hi Ace was hijacked in Germiston, East Rand. Matrix Recovery Service was notified and requested their recovery team be dispatched. The vehicle was recovered in Windmill Park, Boksburg. There were two female suspects apprehended on the scene. The vehicle was then handed over to a member of the SAPS.  Fighting crime is… Read more »

Following the recent fuel workers strike and the inconvenience motorists faced when having to contend with long queues at petrol stations or worse yet be stranded without petrol, it is evident that conserving fuel has become a critical factor. From the commercial trucker trying to transport his load across the country, to the everyday motorist… Read more »

MiX Telematics, a global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, has taken a leading step in the Telematics industry by launching the MiX Carbon Offset Initiative (COI) that is carbon neutrality and offers an industry-first solution to its customers. The service helps fleet operators take responsibility for their carbon footprint by guaranteeing a… Read more »

A Mazda 323 was stolen in Carnival Mall, Brakpan. Matrix Vehicle Tracking was notified of the situation and dispatched their team. The vehicle was located and swiftly recovered in Vosloroos. The vehicle was then handed over to a member of the SAPS. If you want to protect your vehicle and your loved ones but are… Read more »

A black Toyota Run X was stolen from Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort. Matrix Vehicle Tracking was notified of the incident and placed a lookout with the SAPS. With the aid of the Matrix tracking device the vehicle was located in Mofolo, Soweto. Matrix’s recovery team was dispatched to the area and recovered the vehicle in Zondi,… Read more »