Logistics crime remains a national strategic threat

Confirmation that logistics crime remains a national strategic threat requiring co-ordinated industry and law enforcement co-operation and engagement is evidenced via an update on national logistics crime released by the national chairperson

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Thursday, 19 February, 2026

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SONA 2026 – RFA calls for clarity on logistics reform

As the voice of South Africa’s road freight sector, the Road Freight Association (RFA) represents thousands of operators responsible for moving the bulk of the country’s goods - linking ports,…...

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Pioneering heritage to people-focused future – Mercedes-Benz Trucks 130 years on

From the invention of the world’s first motorised truck in 1896 to today’s battery-electric long-haul flagship, Mercedes-Benz Trucks used its 130-year milestone to frame a broader narrative about progress....

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Serco expands Boksburg facility to boost lead times and customer support

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Road maintenance is fleet productivity – Bakwena advances R276-million N1 rehabilitation

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SAAFF launches Champions of Change Honours to entrench logistics reform

As South Africa works to convert hard-won logistics reform momentum into sustained delivery, industry leadership and execution discipline are coming…

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Opinion Piece: Stronger together: Collaboration as a strategic imperative for energy resilience

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FAW Trucks SA closed 2025 on a high

With capital budgets currently under sustained pressure, Southern African truck fleets appear to be gravitating towards lower upfront purchase prices.

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Fuso sharpens the Canter for the last-mile age

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DAF XF 480 SMART: reliable muscle with a practical brain

In a long-haul market where uptime is currency and every drop of diesel counts, the DAF XF 480 SMART is standing its ground - and gaining attention.

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