Steering column
Regulars
Steering Column
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Enough is enough
Enough is enough April 20, 2021 I’ve said it before: doing business in Africa is not for sissies. But, right now, things are becoming...
New direction for DAF?
New direction for DAF? March 19, 2021 Could the launch of the new (to South Africans) DAF CF and XF signal a new direction...
Meet the coolest bakkie on the planet!
Meet the coolest bakkie on the planet! February 19, 2021 I have found my new bakkie! You can watch it in action on the...
Changing catalysts
Changing catalysts February 4, 2021 Border post protocols have always been a problem; Covid-19 has really just highlighted those with tragic consequences. This scenario...
What a LOUSY year
What a LOUSY year December 16, 2020 Anyone who knows me will tell you this: I always try to remain positive. I’m a glass-half-full...
Truckers vs SANCATDRA: it’s a war!
Truckers vs SANCATDRA: it’s a war! November 17, 2020 An organisation called the South African National Cargo Transport Drivers Association (SANCATDRA) appears to be...
Border posts in southern Africa: costly chaos
Border posts in southern Africa: costly chaos October 20, 2020 Border posts in this region have never been renowned for efficiency, to be honest....
A legend steps down
A legend steps down September 21, 2020 After 17 years with FOCUS, Vic Oliver has decided to hang up his writing hat. It is...
Drivers are trucking Covid to Botswana – really?
Drivers are trucking Covid to Botswana – really? August 15, 2020 Truck drivers are the arch-enemy of the people of Botswana right now. Because,...
A bloodbath is looming!
A bloodbath is looming! July 9, 2020 If certain individuals have their way, lots of truck drivers will be murdered this month Recently, we...
Hail our unsung heroes
The past months have been traumatic for us all. But, for some people, doing their jobs during the pandemic has meant potential infection –...
If we fail, our country dies
As I write this story, there are 230 051 confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide and 9 388 deaths. South Africa’s infection rate – at 150 – still...
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