RFA urges investigation into outdated systems and calls for sustainable solution The Road Freight Association (RFA) notes the collision of two coal trains on the Richards Bay ore line. Whilst Transnet reports no serious injuries or fatalities, it further notes that the cause of the incident is unknown and will […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA), as the largest representative of road freight operators (companies) in South Africa, is involved in the Road Transport (02) and Security (07) Workstreams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC). The RFA is involved in the discussions relating to the challenges facing logistics in general, […]
The future of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) – from a Constitutional point of view – awaits the consideration and judgement from the Constitutional Court, where the matter was heard in November 2022. The Court reserved judgement, and there are indications that the judgement should be handed […]
The crash that occurred yesterday on the M41 near Umhlanga, destroying almost 50 cars and injuring 16 people, is both unacceptable and unnecessary. Notwithstanding the loss of life, injuries, and loss of property, such scenes cannot be allowed to continue. The Road Freight Association (RFA) calls on the relevant local […]
Tomorrow, 02 November 2022, the cost of diesel for transporters will increase by R1,42 for 500ppm and R1,43 for 50ppm. That will raise the prices to R25,49 and R35,75 respectively. The price of both grades of petrol – 93 and 95 – will increase by 51 cents per litre. The […]
The Minister of Finance has noted that they will use “higher than anticipated revenues” – which were generated through taxes, levies and all other manner of government revenue generation – to rescue a number of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) that are failing, bleeding capital, or are just not doing what they […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA), in partnership with Trucking Wellness, Engen and the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI), is bringing Covid-19 vaccines to truck drivers on the road. This initiative will enable truck drivers who use the N3 Corridor to get their Covid-19 vaccinations […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is deeply concerned at the deteriorating state of South Africa’s roads and the severe consequences of this. In a recently-released report titled “South Africa’s Road Construction Industry – A Regional Look” by consulting company Frost & Sullivan, it was stated that more than half (54%) […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) is shocked and deeply concerned about the recent suspension of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Japh Chuwe, amidst allegations of “serious maladministration” by the Auditor-General. This has a severe impact on the implementation of the highly controversial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic […]
The delays at the Beitbridge border post over recent weeks, which resulted in the deaths of four truck drivers, a female bus passenger, as well as numerous cases of drivers collapsing from the heat and lack of water, should never happen again. And although queues at the border post have […]
