1. Taxpayers The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes that the planned additional R20 billion to be taken from individual taxpayers has been dropped – thank goodness for that. This is only due to the commodities boom that has saved our necks (what does that mean, then, for 2027 should the […]
Did you know that fatigue is estimated to contribute to as much as 60% of truck crashes in South Africa? As a truck owner or transport company operator, one major accident can wipe out profits through repairs, legal claims, downtime, and skyrocketing insurance premiums. Yet many of these incidents are […]
The Risk Capital Approach Cargo underpins every industry – and if it moves, it carries risk. In today’s complex economy and volatile marine cargo market, traditional insurance often falls short in managing trade disruptions and exposures. Even in a buyer-friendly environment, where insurers compete aggressively, carriers remain cautious, limiting volatility […]
Small business development specialist, Edge Growth, has this month celebrated another successful exit from the Action ESD Fund, reinforcing its commitment to empowering high-potential, black-owned businesses. JRS Solutions is a 100% Black female-owned business that secured a substantial instalment sale agreement and access to working capital and mentorship through Edge […]
• Allianz Safety and Shipping Review 2025: Trade conflict between the US and China and growing shadow fleet add to substantial challenges for the shipping industry. • Despite geopolitical headwinds: only 27 large ships lost worldwide in 2024, down by more than 20%, the industry’s lowest-ever total. • Progress made […]
Nandu Training and Logistics, founded in 2020 by industry veteran Daniel Maswangane, provides tailored supply chain solutions to Afrox, a leading industrial gas supplier. After dedicating 20 years as a driver, Maswangane seized the opportunity to launch his own business and become a key supplier to Afrox. Since its inception, […]
TMPD Tactical Unit members recovered a delivery vehicle that was reported stolen in Letlhabile, North West Province on 19 March 2025. The vehicle was discovered abandoned in Soshanguve Block G and taken to the South African Police Service pound for safekeeping. Stolen delivery vehicle recovered in Letlhabile https://t.co/WSJZuskacB#ArriveAlive #StolenDeliveryVehicle #Recovered […]
A serial hijacker linked to a number of vehicle theft and hijacking cases has been tracked, traced and arrested in Emanguzi, KwaZulu-Natal. The serial offender was previously arrested and convicted to five separate cases in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. On Monday, 17 March 2025, the Emanguzi Task Team arrested the 41-year-old […]
A JCB (TLB) Front End Loader with registration NJ 65391 was stolen and a white Toyota Hilux Bakkie with registration NJ 550 was hijacked hours apart at the same location in Umlazi – KZN. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) was informed of the incidents by the owner of the vehicles […]
Members of the Wardens STT (Central) acted upon receiving information about a hijacked delivery truck. Officers immediately proceeded with the operation, traced the vehicle, and successfully recovered it at Diepkloof Hostel. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance and investigations. Hijacked delivery truck recovered at Diepkloof Hostel https://t.co/N5YP12Bqcp#ArriveAlive #Hijacking […]
