Asking For A Friend: Transvaal Heavy Transport - Moving the equipment that keeps South Africa working

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Most people have experienced the frustration of driving behind an oversized truck moving slowly along the road.

What many do not realise is that these extraordinary loads often carry the equipment that keeps South Africa’s economy moving.

For nearly 60 years, Transvaal Heavy Transport (THT) has specialised in transporting abnormal and high-value loads across South Africa and neighbouring countries.

From mining equipment and transformers to industrial machinery and infrastructure components, the company helps deliver the assets that power construction, mining, energy and water projects.
4 Aug 4AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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