Steering column

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Steering Column

Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

December 10, 2024

It’s time to break the silence

It’s time to break the silence November 19, 2024 Truck drivers in South Africa belong to a profession defined by long hours, relentless pressure,...

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November 14, 2024

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SA’s dreams!

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SA’s dreams! October 23, 2024 The end of the year is nigh! So, I’ve decided to have...

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October 18, 2024

Dancing with death

Dancing with death September 30, 2024 Let’s face it: truck drivers in South Africa often get a raw deal. They’re the backbone of our...

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September 18, 2024

National truck stop framework study underway

National truck stop framework study underway September 10, 2024 Truck drivers in South Africa spend an inordinate amount of time at truck stops, but...

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August 26, 2024

Let’s hear it for the ladies!

Let’s hear it for the ladies! August 12, 2024 This month, we’re celebrating the achievements of leading ladies within South Africa’s transport and logistics...

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July 24, 2024

Wild claims or realistic promises?

Wild claims or realistic promises? July 16, 2024 In one of her first official appearances since being appointed, our new Minister of Transport has...

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June 25, 2024

Metallica makes musical magic: Nothing Else Matters

Metallic makes musical magic: Nothing Else Matters June 13, 2024 I love my job. One of many reasons why is the opportunity to enjoy...

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May 21, 2024

When good truckers go bad

When good truckers go bad May 14, 2024 A shocking book has revealed a gruesome pattern of women being murdered by truck drivers! Regular...

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April 25, 2024

Loud and proud!

Loud and proud! April 23, 2024 I need to tell you that I am mighty proud of our industry. We’re doing a terrific job...

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March 22, 2024

X-Series wins Truck of the Year Australasia 2024

X-Series wins Truck of the Year Australasia 2024 March 22, 2024 The new Western Star X-Series is the 2024 Truck of the Year Australasia!...

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February 14, 2024

SONA 2024: even more disappointing than expected

SONA 2024: even more disappointing than expected February 14, 2024 We all knew that Cyril Ramaphosa would use his State of the Nation Address...

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February 6, 2024

Structuring sustainability in Africa’s image

Structuring sustainability in Africa’s image February 5, 2024 At times, it feels a little bit like everyone is throwing all their eggs into the...

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