Author:focus-on-transport

The real problem isn’t illegal foreign workers, it’s enforcement June 23, 2026 As government ramps up immigration enforcement and promises thousands of new labour inspectors, the road freight industry says South Africa’s problem is not a lack of laws, but a failure to enforce them.  The debate around foreign nationals working in South Africa has intensified following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent address on immigration enforcement and labour law compliance. While government has promised tougher action against employers who break the […]

CACSA: helping operators balance vehicle protection and fuel efficiency June 4, 2026 For South African fleet operators, protecting trucks from damage while controlling fuel costs has become an increasingly difficult balancing act as operating pressures continue to rise across the transport sector. Commercial Auto Components SA (CACSA) has the solutions. Long-haul transport in South Africa presents unique challenges. Trucks regularly travel vast distances across demanding routes, often through isolated regions where roadside support is limited, and downtime becomes extremely costly. […]

WearCheck expands onsite sampling team to improve testing accuracy June 5, 2026 Accurate oil sampling plays a crucial role in condition monitoring, yet incorrect sampling techniques continue to compromise test results and maintenance decisions across multiple industrial sectors in South Africa. The precise accuracy involved in taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important aspects of scientific oil analysis within a condition monitoring programme. According to condition monitoring specialist company WearCheck, sampling is […]

Why air freight remains vital to Africa’s supply chains May 29, 2026 Air freight keeps high-value, urgent and sensitive cargo moving across Africa. But MAXEEN NAIDOO says that pricing, infrastructure gaps, security risks and political instability continue to shape its role in modern freight forwarding.  The movement of goods remains a pivotal requirement, and air freight continues to be one of its most vital components. It shapes the logistics landscape not only in South Africa, but across the African continent. […]

Do “smarter trucks” equal better protection? June 6, 2026 Thousands of truck hijackings, billions in losses… all in just five years. Yet, the industry continues to invest in smarter trucks while ignoring the smartest asset on any route – the driver behind the wheel. Merel van der Lei, CEO of Wyzetalk – a digital employee experience platform connecting large, dispersed frontline workforces – emphasises that each truck hijacking involves a living, breathing driver, not just the cargo that is targeted. […]

Legends of the Long Run celebrates the trucks that refuse to quit June 12, 2026 Some trucks do more than move goods. They carry livelihoods, memories and proof that age – when backed by care and quality – can become a badge of honour on the road. Isuzu has decided to pay tribute to those trucks with a very clever campaign. In transport, logistics and construction, a truck is seldom just a truck. It is a business tool, a mobile […]

Sinotruk targets Uganda’s growing urban logistics market June 7, 2026 Growing demand for urban delivery services and rising pressure on transport operators to control costs are driving increased interest in light commercial vehicles across East Africa’s rapidly evolving logistics sector. Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Sinotruk recently hosted a light truck promotion event in Uganda’s industrial city of Jinja, where the company introduced its HOWO 4×2 light-duty box truck to logistics operators, small businesses and industry stakeholders. Held under the theme […]

Driving the Western Cape’s bus revolution May 21, 2026 South Africa’s public transport landscape is entering a new era – and the Western Cape is taking the lead. JULIA TEW explores developments in the province that underscore the opportunity and complexity of transitioning to cleaner, more efficient urban mobility. As its cities grapple with commuter frustration, air pollution, rising fuel costs and decarbonisation imperatives, South Africa is waking up to the potential demonstrated by initiatives in the Western Cape, ranging […]

Tracker partners with Geotab to enhance fleet services offering June 7, 2026 Tracker has partnered with Geotab – a global provider of connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered fleet insights – to strengthen its business services offering through integrated telematics solutions for fleet operators. The partnership combines Tracker’s local expertise in vehicle tracking, recovery and fleet management with Geotab’s internationally recognised telematics platform, data intelligence capabilities and open ecosystem. Focus on connected fleet intelligence Geotab was recently ranked the number […]