In light of the current unrest amongst Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers, the Road Freight Association (RFA) expresses its concern regarding the disruption and potential harm caused to citizens and businesses. This media release serves as a direct response to the recent actions that have impacted the daily lives […]
The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) strongly condemns the wanton destruction of the country’s key infrastructure, goods and property and the senseless loss of lives over the past week. We respect South Africa’s law and the Constitution, but it is time to take action. It is time for […]
The N3 and N2 routes through the KwaZulu-Natal province have been targeted by groups allegedly protesting the recent events relating to the previous President and his imprisonment. The “protests”, as they are now termed, have hit the routes and the ire of the groups has been focused on trucks passing […]
Over the last few weeks trucks driven by foreign nationals have been subject to violent attacks. One driver was murdered this week which propelled the issue to the forefront of many minds. The government has assembled a task team to investigate the issue and propose strategies to prevent violence being […]
LIMPOPO: Urgent to all Transporters Avoid R572 road from Groblersbrug – Tom Burke – Lephalale. Unrest at Seleka village +- 30 km from Groblersbrug. One (1) truck burned already. Road blocked. Divert please to N11 road Groblersbrug – Mokopane. [Limpopo Traffic Police Services] Transporters urged to Avoid R572 road from Groblersbrug […]
Earlier today MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mxolisi Kaunda was on site to inspect the damage caused when 18 trucks were set alight at the Mooi River Toll Plaza. MEC Kaunda, accompanied by members of the Road Traffic Inspectorate, also met with the affected truck drivers at the […]
