In the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and logistics, the efficient functioning of ports is critical to the economic well-being of nations. Unfortunately, South Africa’s Transnet is currently facing turbulent waters, particularly in the procurement process, where onerous PFMA (Public Finance Management Act) requirements are posing significant challenges. The repercussions […]
The festive season sees traffic on the roads increase dramatically, with an unfortunate increase in fatalities and accidents. Given the high numbers of trucks on our roads, it’s a time of special anxiety for fleet managers. During the 2022-23 festive season, some 1 400 people died, with trucks involved in […]
The initial reaction and the views we express as industry representatives are based solely on the public announcement by Government on Friday 1 December 2023. We expect more detail will follow in the next couple of days and look forward to better understanding the complete allocation of the guarantees, deployment […]
Earlier this morning Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to the R114 in the Mnandi area of Centurion for reports of a serious motor vehicle collision. On arrival on scene a truck was found to have collided with multiple vehicles before crashing head on with a light motor vehicle and leaving the roadway. […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) takes note of the bailout by Treasury of Transnet. Whilst this is heartening, Transnet has received allocations and presumably bailouts from Treasury before – and the question still remains whether the management, operational foresight and control that was required for many years, will now come […]
A 38-year-old male suspect has been arrested by members of the SAPS from Middelburg Flying Squad on Thursday afternoon, 30 November 2023 on allegations of illegal possession of chrome worth more than R200 000. His arrest emanates from information that was provided to the Police regarding a suspicious person driving […]
With the South African eCommerce market projected to experience a remarkable 17.9% increase in 2023, contributing to a global growth rate of 17%, the demand for efficient delivery services has surged to meet this expanding sector. Although ‘click and collect’ options offer convenience, courier companies are still the preferred method […]
