Opinion piece: Will Government will be a partner or an obstacle asks BLSA CEO

South Africa’s road freight industry could find itself on the front line of yet another government tightening of its affirmative action framework, as proposed amendments to B-BBEE regulations threaten to destabilise South Africa’s manufacturing base

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Thursday, 14 May, 2026

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It’s official: DHL Supply Chain acquires Vital Group companies

It’s been in the air but is now official. DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading contract logistics provider, has received unconditional approval from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal for its acquisition…...

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Isuzu Motors South Africa achieves its highest-ever annual production

Great pride ran through the good folk at the Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) manufacturing plant as they recently celebrated their highest ever annual production in a financial year....

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Fake driver’s licences – what the claims office asks

In South Africa’s transport and logistics sector, the aftermath of an accident is usually framed by the visible impact - damaged vehicles, disrupted schedules and immediate operational disruption....

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12 000th locally assembled commercial vehicle rolled out at Tata’s Rosslyn plant.

I still owe someone at Tata a plate of prawns. Why? Well, many years ago in the post-Van Riebeeck days, the Government embarked on the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme whereby taxi…...

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

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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West European heavy trailer market signals recovery

US tariff impositions - recently voted illegal by the USA Supreme Court - served to dent business confidence across Western…

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Opinions & Blogs

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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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