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 […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to immediately rectify and resolve the unacceptable crisis at Beitbridge, which has already become a massive humanitarian disaster. Queues of trucks and other vehicles are reaching 20 kilometers in both directions and truck drivers are taking up to nine days […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) condemns the attacks on transporters across the country. These are uncalled for – irrespective of the concerns or complaints of the various parties perpetrating this violent attack on the logistics industry. The Association, with its Union Partners through the National Bargaining Council for the Road […]
It’s clear, it’s focused and it stands out! The new logo of the Road Freight Association (RFA) tells a story and reflects the new leadership and new focus the Association. Explaining the thinking behind the new branding, RFA Chief Executive Officer Gavin Kelly said: “Our new logo is aligned to […]
COVID-19 has shone a light on heroes previously taken for granted – and that includes the truck drivers who always make sure our shops and hospitals and schools are stocked with what they need. “The Road Freight Association (RFA) salutes all truck drivers for the extraordinary work they are doing,” […]
As part of its commitment to pro-actively assist and guide the road freight industry through the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Road Freight Association (RFA) has compiled a series of information videos for the workplace. “These videos were designed in a series of five to enable easy distribution via […]
