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Category:Steering Column

October 15, 2026

Our dirty little emissions secret

Our dirty little emissions secret October 9, 2026 South Africa builds world-class vehicles, exports them to demanding global markets and prides itself on automotive...

September 17, 2026

A licence to thrive

A licence to thrive September 11, 2026 A driver’s licence can be the tiny bridge between qualification and employment. That is why FOCUS, SHEQ...

August 24, 2026

The pink MAN I couldn’t forget

The pink MAN I couldn’t forget August 24, 2026 I went looking for a bright pink MAN at RTX because it was impossible to...

July 24, 2026

Same roads, same risks, same excuses

Same roads, same risks, same excuses July 24, 2026 Anyone who has travelled to Thailand will know the phrase “same same but different”. I...

June 19, 2026

Why electric trucks need more than good intentions

Why electric trucks need more than good intentions June 12, 2026 Technology is no longer the biggest barrier to cleaner transport; electric trucks are...

April 22, 2026

Fuel is now the economy’s weakest link

Fuel is now the economy’s weakest link April 13, 2026 There are moments in history when the global economy shifts gradually – almost imperceptibly....

February 26, 2026

Chaos at the border: Transporters stranded as Zimbabwe’s mineral export ban sparks outrage

Chaos at the border: Transporters stranded as Zimbabwe’s mineral export ban sparks outrage February 26, 2026 Zimbabwe’s shock decision to suspend exports of raw...

February 24, 2026

Children deserve transport, not Russian roulette

Children deserve transport, not Russian roulette February 17, 2026 School children are being slaughtered on our country’s roads. This has to stop – now!...

February 2, 2026

AI through the looking glass

AI through the looking glass January 26, 2026 Over the course of the last year, FOCUS has profiled the role artificial intelligence (AI) is...

December 4, 2025

All I want for Christmas

All I want for Christmas December 4, 2025 Every December, as we wrap up the year’s final issue of FOCUS, we traditionally celebrate the...

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🚨🚛 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦! 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞

🚨🚛 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦! 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬! 🚛

🚨𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞 𝗚𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔!

It's a significant appointment involving a very familiar name in the commercial vehicle industry – and one that's bound to get people talking! 👀

🔥 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻'𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁?

One thing is certain – this is a development worth watching! Stay tuned for more details…

#BreakingNews #MarkGavin #TataAfrica #TataTrucks #FOCUSonTransport #Trucking #CommercialVehicles #SouthAfrica

🚛🔥 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙! 🔥🚛 A

🚛🔥 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙𝗙! 🔥🚛
And the excitement is building FAST!
The first trailers are being decalled with their Truck Test 2026 branding – and they're already looking absolutely fantastic! 🤩
This is where it all starts! The preparations are gathering momentum for what promises to be 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹!
🏁 20 extra-heavy trucks
🚛 13 manufacturers
🛣️ One gruelling Johannesburg–Durban–Johannesburg route
📅 10–12 November 2026
The countdown is well and truly ON!
A massive thank you to our incredible partners, participants and everyone working behind the scenes to bring this extraordinary event to life.
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆! 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗖! 💪🚛🇿🇦
#TruckTest2026 #FOCUSonTransport #Trucking #Transport #Logistics #SouthAfrica #HeavyDutyTrucks #RoadTransport #TruckLife

@bandag_sa
@changan_southafrica
@ctracksa
@engen.sa
@zfaftermarket

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠: 𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗭𝗨

𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠: 𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗭𝗨 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗦𝗦! 🚛
He started as a maintenance engineer in 1995. More than 30 years later, he’s helping steer the future of one of South Africa’s most important vehicle manufacturers…
Johan Vermeulen has been appointed Executive Vice President: Manufacturing and Product Engineering at Isuzu Motors South Africa – and joins the company’s Board of Directors.
It’s a major promotion for a man who has spent his entire career climbing the ranks.
Vermeulen now takes executive responsibility for manufacturing and product engineering across Isuzu’s locally produced D-MAX bakkies and commercial trucks in Gqeberha.
But what makes his leadership philosophy interesting isn't a fixation on titles or boardroom status. “My role may be changing, but my approach to leadership remains the same. Every role matters because every person has a different contribution to make,” he tells FOCUS. We could not agree more!
#Isuzu #IsuzuTrucks #Manufacturing #SouthAfrica #AutomotiveIndustry #FOCUSonTransport

🚨 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗘. 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗔

🚨 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗡𝗘. 𝗕𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧?
Residents are fed up with coal dust, congestion, damaged roads and hundreds of heavy trucks pounding through the area. And frankly, who can blame them?
But there’s a problem. 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱.
Ban the trucks without fixing rail and the coal doesn’t magically disappear. The mines still have customers. The ships still have sailing dates. The exports still have to move.
So, yes – get coal back onto rail. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?
This one may ruffle a few feathers 👇
https://focusontransport.co.za/richards-bay-wants-the-trucks-gone-fine-then-fix-the-railways/
#Trucking #SouthAfrica #RichardsBay #Transport #Logistics #RoadFreight #RailFreight #Transnet #Coal #FOCUSonTransport

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲!

Changan is proud to be the Exclusive Bakkie Partner for Truck Test 2026. Its Hunter diesels and K50 REEV bakkies (pictured) will transport team members and equipment and provide essential logistical support throughout the event, proving themselves in real working conditions.

“Just as South Africa’s economy relies on affordable, dependable and practical transport, so the Truck Test team is depending on Changan to deliver reliable vehicles throughout the gruelling event. We couldn’t be prouder to be part of this record-breaking challenge,” says Marinus Venter, Country Manager at Jameel Motors South Africa.

Back in South Africa after building its reputation as Chana, Changan continues to support entrepreneurs and small businesses, with Jameel Motors SA leading the rollout backed by a growing dealer and aftersales network.

#TruckTest2026 #JameelMotorsSA #Changan #Bakkies

⛽️ 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 SARS

⛽️ 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

SARS is moving diesel refunds out of the VAT system and into a standalone framework. This brings new registration requirements, mandatory participation by fuel suppliers, and likely closer scrutiny of records and substantiation.

🚜 The scheme is limited to specific activities, mainly farming, mining and forestry, plus certain offshore, harbour, rail-freight and electricity-generation operations. Ordinary road freight operators generally don't qualify, and SARS lists "carriage of goods for reward" as non-eligible use.

If you do qualify, now is a good time to:
✅ Review your diesel refund processes and record-keeping
✅ Check that your fuel suppliers are now registered
✅ Watch for further SARS guidance on substantiation requirements

If you're a road freight operator, this one isn't for you, but it's worth knowing about if your clients or partners operate in the qualifying sectors.

#DieselRefunds #SARS #Tax #Mining #Farming #Compliance

BUSINESS RESCUE AUCTION – VERSATILE ±1.12 HA AGRIC

BUSINESS RESCUE AUCTION – VERSATILE ±1.12 HA AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY IN LEEUWFONTEIN, PRETORIA

🏡 Existing Truck-Stop/Workshop Infrastructure with Residential Accommodation 🏡

Situated on the corner of Kameelfontein Road and Leeuwfontein Road, this ±1.1213 ha agricultural property offers established workshop infrastructure, operational yard space, a main residence and staff accommodation in one versatile holding. Kameelfontein Road is a main route serving the surrounding residential area, providing regular traffic flow and strong exposure.

📅 Viewing: 27 October 2026 | ⏰ 10:00–11:00
📅 On-Site Auction Date: 27 October 2026 | ⏰ 11:00
📌 On-Site Auction Location: Portion 379 of Farm 299 Leeuwfontein, Registration Division JR, Pretoria, Gauteng

✨ Property Highlights:
📏 ±1.1213 ha Property
📍 Corner of Kameelfontein Road & Leeuwfontein Road
🔒 Fully Fenced with Electric Fencing
🚚 Existing Truck-Stop/Workshop Infrastructure
🚛 Generous Operational Yard Space
🌾 Agricultural Zoning

🔧 Workshop / Commercial Facilities:
✅ ±500 m² Single-Storey Workshop Building
✅ Workshop Area
✅ Reception Area
✅ Boardroom
✅ Two Storerooms
✅ Toilet Facilities

🏠 Residential Improvements:
✅ ±100 m² Multi-Level Main Residence
✅ Open-Plan Dining & Living Room
✅ Kitchen
✅ 1 Bedroom
✅ 1 Bathroom
✅ Swimming Pool
✅ ±70 m² Thatched-Roof Lapa
✅ ±80 m² Staff Accommodation
✅ 2 Staff Bedrooms & Ablution Facilities

💎 Standout Features:
✔ Established infrastructure for workshop and transport-related operations
✔ Practical live-and-work holding with separate staff accommodation
✔ Corner positioning with main-road visibility
✔ Scope to improve, repurpose or develop the existing infrastructure, subject to zoning and municipal approvals
✔ Suitable for owner-occupiers, workshop users, transport-related operators and investors, subject to required approvals

💰 Registration On Site: 27 October 2026 from 10:00–11:00.
Please note: All bidders must register and supply FICA documents.

📌 PROPERTY REFERENCE: DP3071

📞 FOR MORE INFO:
📧 properties.admin@dynamicauctioneers.co.za
📞 086 155 2288

T&Cs apply

@dynamic_auctioneers

#BusinessRescueAuction #TransportProperty #PropertyAuction

𝗥𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗭𝗨 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜

𝗥𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗭𝗨 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔

At a time when local manufacturing is under enormous pressure, Isuzu Motors South Africa is putting more money into its Gqeberha truck plant – and the investment is about far more than a factory facelift.

Nearly 𝗥𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 is being spent on upgrading commercial vehicle production, with changes spanning chassis and engine assembly, cab marriage, digital traceability, tooling, ergonomics and energy efficiency.

The objective? Build trucks more efficiently, improve quality control, make the plant safer for employees and prepare it for the next generation of commercial vehicles.

Isuzu says the investment reflects its confidence in South Africa’s people, industrial capability and long-term potential.

That is an important statement in an industry where investment decisions can just as easily go the other way.

#Isuzu #SouthAfrica #Manufacturing #Trucking #CommercialVehicles #AutomotiveIndustry #FOCUSonTransport

Something big is coming from Isuzu…! 👀 Watch this

Something big is coming from Isuzu…! 👀

Watch this space. There’s more to come.

#Isuzu #IsuzuTrucks #Trucking #CommercialVehicles #FOCUSonTransport #Transport #SouthAfrica

South Africa, the New Generation DAFs are coming y

South Africa, the New Generation DAFs are coming your way – and, after getting behind the wheel in the Netherlands, we reckon operators are going to want to pay attention!

Watch our interview with DAF's Mark Gavin: https://buff.ly/iu7hZl0
SPOILER ALERT: He reveals why the prices will be super competitive!

You can also read more about the trucks here: https://buff.ly/UpEJnrT

📅 𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴

📅 𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILT) is hosting its regional conference at Automechanika Johannesburg from 28 to 29 October at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

🔵 Day 1 will feature sessions on rail reform, cross-border road transport and AfCFTA's role in African trade, then delve into transport corridors as well as harmonisation, covering standards, systems and regulation across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

🔵 Day 2 includes a keynote on innovation and investment in Africa's automotive value chain then explores safety and security as well as training and skills development.

Both afternoons include a guided tour of the Automechanika Expo floor and networking.

👉 Register here: https://buff.ly/RBOiuaq

#CILT #Conference #Africa #TransportCorridors

📢 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗨𝗗 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀’ 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹

🚆𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 The Gaut

🚆𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻

The Gauteng Provincial Government has appointed a new Gautrain operator for the next 15 years (name still to be disclosed), and the plan on the table is ambitious:

✅ Bigger fleet: from 24 to 32 four-car trains, a 33.3% capacity boost
✅ Better service: more frequent trains and longer operating hours
✅ Upgraded stations: improved digital services and full backup power, so load-shedding won’t stop the system
✅ New routes: under the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN), new stations will link the network to Randburg and Lanseria airport
✅ Stronger feeder network: more bus routes and better bus-train integration
For commuters, that means shorter waits and more flexibility. For businesses near stations, from retailers and food vendors to logistics firms, it could mean more footfall as trains run more often and for longer.

🗓️ The upgrades will roll out progressively over the 15-year period. The Gautrain has logged more than 216 million trips since 2010, so there's a solid base to build on.

👀 One to watch: the Gau-Express e-hailing "last-mile" idea is still only at concept stage.

👉 How do you feel about the changes?

#Gautrain #Gauteng #PublicTransport #Johannesburg #Pretoria #Commuting

🏝️ 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 Lea

🏝️ 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲

Leading Japanese truck and bus manufacturer, Hino, will once again tackle the gruelling Dakar Rally where it has already notched up 34 finishes from 34 events.

🛻 Hino Team Sugawara will compete in an improved version of the four-wheel drive, bonneted 600 Series truck that finished 15th in the 2026 event. The Hino 600 model is made for the North American market but is mechanically similar to the 500 Series Hino sold in South Africa.
Hino has been the sole representative of the Japanese truck industry in the Dakar Rally for more than three decades. This will be the first time that Hino will also be representing the Archion Group, which was founded earlier this year as a joint venture between Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso.

👤Teruhito Sugawara, son of the founder of Hino Team Sugawara, will once again be the driver in a race he has now finished 20 times consecutively.

🛠️ Hino Motors Japan has once again recruited technicians from dealerships in Japan to provide back-up support on the event, as well as being involved in the pre-race preparation of the truck. This system has been used since 1995 and has already brought 67 technicians from 32 countries to the rally, with huge benefits in upskilling their ability under arduous conditions.

💡 The 2027 Dakar Rally will take place from 1-15 January and will start and finish in King Abdullah Economic City along the Red Sea on the west coast of Saudi Arabia. Competitors will follow a route of about 8,000km over 14 days with limited supplies and equipment.

#DakarRally #Hino #Race #Trucks #Desert

🚨 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣: 𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖

🚨 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗣: 𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗬!
Martin Liebenberg has been appointed Head of Commercial Vehicles at BYD South Africa.
It’s a fascinating appointment – and one that is bound to get the industry talking.
Liebenberg is well known in South Africa’s commercial vehicle sector, most recently through his involvement with Iveco. Now he is heading to BYD, at a time when the Chinese manufacturer is pushing aggressively into the global truck market. BYD recently showcased a major new commercial vehicle offensive at IAA Transportation 2026.
So what prompted the move from Iveco? And, perhaps more importantly, what does BYD have planned for the South African truck market?
👀 We suspect this appointment could be very significant.
Watch this space.
#FOCUSonTransport #BYD #BYDSouthAfrica #Trucks #CommercialVehicles #Transport #Logistics #SouthAfrica
@bydsouthafrica
@byd_global

💦 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗳

💦 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀

Water & Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is urging municipalities to reduce their reliance on emergency tankers to reduce opportunities for criminal infiltration.

🚨 This comes as corruption, infrastructure theft and sabotage disrupt water services, and several provinces in the country report water losses exceeding 50%.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has received complaints alleging that municipal workers and other officials are sabotaging infrastructure to secure repair work and tanker contracts.

🗣️ “It is well-known across South Africa that the tanker mafias are very well entrenched,” says water scientist Dr Anthony Turton.

💸 Themba Fosi, former head of utilities, regional operations and coordination for Tshwane, said the municipality spends around R98 million on water tankers annually.

The Portfolio Committee on Water & Sanitation has called for stronger controls over tanker procurement, including a possible solution of municipalities acquiring and managing their own emergency fleets.

🔎 Minister Majodina said the department is participating in the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) to strengthen efforts against infrastructure theft, sabotage and corruption in water-tanker provision.

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#WaterTankers #Corruption #Infrastructure #Theft #Sabotage

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📢 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼

📢 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗗

Roberto Nobili succeeds Martin Liebenberg who, after many years of dedicated service to the company, has resigned to pursue a new professional opportunity.

In welcoming Nobili to the role of managing director, IVECO South Africa expressed its confidence in his ability to lead the business through its next phase.

🗣️ “We are delighted to welcome Roberto Nobili as managing director of IVECO South Africa. With a qualification in engineering and a strong manufacturing background, Roberto has international experience, having contributed to IVECO group companies in South America and South Africa within the truck, bus, new and pre-owned divisions, and with a cumulative 28 years of automotive experience. His extensive industry experience, proven leadership capabilities and strong vision position him well to build on the company's successes and drive our journey forward in the South African market.”

🙏 The company has expressed appreciation to Martin Liebenberg for his contributions throughout his tenure, highlighting the significant role he played in shaping IVECO South Africa. He helped steer the company through periods of transformation and evolving market conditions, while strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.

IVECO South Africa looks forward to this new chapter under Nobili’s leadership.

#IvecoSouthAfrica #Appointments #Leadership #SouthAfrica #Trucks

🛠️ 𝗜𝘀𝘂𝘇𝘂 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲

🛠️ 𝗜𝘀𝘂𝘇𝘂 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and Nelson Mandela University (NMU) are developing future engineering talent by giving students practical exposure to real-world manufacturing challenges through the Isuzu Chair of Mechatronics at IMSAf’s production plant in Gqeberha.

👷‍♀️ Since 2018, IMSAf has invested R2.3 million in the Isuzu Chair of Mechatronics, benefiting 276 students through industry-linked projects, plant exposure, mentorship and access to IMSAf engineers and technical specialists.

Building on a collaborative relationship with the University that dates back to 2009, the partnership aims to expose 400 Mechatronics students to industry by 2030, connecting academic learning with the practical capabilities required in increasingly technology-driven manufacturing environments.

🗣️ Lomelelo Nogilana, a third-year Mechatronics Engineering student at Nelson Mandela University, said the experience had provided a different perspective on applying engineering knowledge in practice.

#IsuzuMotorsSA #University #Learning #Mechatronics #SouthAfrica

FOCUS is attending a special vehicle handover cere

FOCUS is attending a special vehicle handover ceremony where Hino South Africa is officially handing over a fleet of Hino 300 Hybrid trucks to SMSA, a key logistics partner supporting the Toyota Africa Parts Centre (TAPC). Watch this space for all the details!

#Hino #Toyota #Trucks #Hybrid

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