SUBJECT: COMPLAINT REGARDING RECKLESS DRIVING, PUBLIC ENDANGERMENT, AND VERBAL ABUSE BY ALBANY TRUCK DRIVER – REG: MH 58 WR GP

1. Incident Details Date: Saturday, [Insert Date of Incident]

Date: 30 May 2026 Time: 17:15

Location: Main Street, entering Bela-Bela from Modimolle

Vehicle Involved: Albany Delivery Truck

Registration Number: MH 58 WR GP

2. Description of the Incident While driving with my family on the main road entering Bela-Bela from Modimolle, the driver of the above-mentioned Albany truck began tailgating my vehicle so closely that his cabin obstructed any view of him in my rearview mirror. I was in the right lane, with another vehicle slightly ahead of me in the left lane.

The driver then executed a highly reckless maneuver: he swerved into the left lane and immediately cut directly back into the right lane in front of me. This action forced my vehicle toward the oncoming traffic lane. I was required to brake heavily to avoid a severe collision.

Following this, the driver proceeded through the next two consecutive Stop streets down the road without slacking speed or attempting to stop, showing a complete disregard for traffic laws and public safety.

3. Driver Confrontation and Verbal Abuse I managed to catch up with the truck at the Engen fuel station in Bela-Bela. When I approached the driver to inform him that his reckless behavior would be reported, he responded with extreme arrogance and told me to "Fk off."

This behavior is entirely unacceptable for an individual operating a heavy commercial vehicle branded with the Albany name.

4. Failure of Corporate Communications Following this incident, I attempted to contact various depots and head offices to report this driver. The communication systems across Tiger Brands and Albany are completely broken. I spent considerable time calling the following numbers with zero assistance, incorrect details, or no answer at all:

Bela-Bela Depot: *** (Unresponsive)

Albany Head Office: ***(No assistance)

Albany Pretoria: Unable to provide a local number or help.

Other numbers tried with no reply or resolution: ***, ***, ***, *** / ***, ***.

5. Demand for Action As a major corporate entity, Tiger Brands cannot afford to have drivers on public roads who actively endanger families and treat citizens with vulgar contempt, nor can it afford to shield them via non-functional customer service lines.

I request that this matter be escalated to your Logistics/Fleet Manager and Human Resources Department immediately. I expect:

A formal investigation into the driver operating vehicle MH 58 WR GP at the specified date and time.

Disciplinary action aligned with the threat this driver posed to public safety.

Written confirmation of receipt of this complaint and an update on the actions taken.

I look forward to your urgent response.

Sincerely,

Mr. L.J. Swart

Contact: ***