The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI/Council) is not surprised by the latest tactic from Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS) Director, Mr Arnoux Maré, peddling misinformation in the name of raising an alarm about Council’s financial management. This false alarm is a familiar tactic to tarnish […]
South Africa’s commercial sector, from minibus taxis and buses to freight trucks, keeps our economy alive every single day. Yet many fleet operators still see insurance as just another costly burden rather than the vital protection it can be. The article provides a practical perspective on the core challenge in […]
When a commuter taxi overturns or a bus is involved in a serious collision, the headlines focus on injuries and fatalities. What often goes unexamined is the broader economic and social cost carried by communities long after the scene is cleared. Unsafe transport disrupts more than a single journey. It […]
Commuter transport is not simply a commercial activity. It carries a clear legal duty of care. Operators of taxis, mid-sized fleets and large bus companies are responsible not only for delivering passengers from one point to another, but for ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy, drivers are appropriately licensed and routes […]
South Africa’s transport safety conversation often focuses on individual driver behaviour. While driver conduct matters, safety is shaped long before a vehicle enters traffic. For the millions who rely on buses, taxis and commercial vehicles every day, safety is influenced by the systems, policies and financial decisions behind the fleet. […]
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 […]
