Opinion Piece: SA transport sector is running on failing wheels – and the economy will pay the price

South Africa is not approaching a transport crisis. It is living inside one - and the longer it refuses to name it plainly, the deeper the damage runs.

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Scania Super puts transport efficiency in the spotlight at NAMPO

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Isuzu highlights Farmer Solidarity Campaign at NAMPO

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Logistics reform is becoming an economic survival issue says MD

South Africa’s freight and logistics system has long been recognised as one of the economy’s biggest structural pressure points but as exporters, transport operators and fleet owners continue to absorb…...

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Trucking Updates

Driver fatigue: The hidden risk undermining road safety

Driver fatigue remains one of the most uncomfortable truths in South Africa’s road freight environment. In a sector built on…

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In an environment shaped by supply chain volatility, rising operational costs and increasing pressure on productivity, energy companies are being…

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Volvo Trucks SA crowns 2025 dealer champions across 23 performance categories

With 23 award categories spanning its full value chain and a 20-strong national dealer network, Volvo Trucks South Africa’s annual…

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Hydrogen trucks: Volvo pushes combustion tech as energy security fears mount

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A Data-Driven Reality Check about cheap tyres

Are you saving money with cheap imported tyres? Think again! Our latest data analysis reveals a stark reality: the short-term gains of ‘affordable’ tyres are costing you more in the long run.

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Leader Tread’s long-haul winners – safety, sustainability and low CPK combined

In long-distance transport operations, performance is rarely defined by a single factor.

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