The Road Freight Association’s 2013 Convention, themed “SMARTer Trucking”, will be hosted at the Hans Merensky Hotel and Spa, Phalaborwa, Limpopo from 19 to 21 May. This year’sconference line-up includes: Freight Hubs – a Perspective from the...
“The average South African road user is 32 times more likely to die in a traffic crash than the average United Kingdom citizen,” says Rob Handfield-Jones, MD of driving.co.za. “This is only one reason as to why driver training in South Africa...
E-Tolling and fuel refinery upgrades were the main areas of discussion between key industry stakeholders at an automotive breakfast in Sandton. Though the panellists say the South African commercial vehicle and logistics industry are relatively...
Pictured: Nico Van der Westhuizen, new RFA Chairperson At the Road Freight Association’s February board meeting, Nico van der Westhuizen and Gerhard Marais were appointed by the directors as chairperson and vice chairperson, respectively. Van der...
The rumours that South Africa requires all drivers from Zimbabwe to hold an International Drivers Licence has been answered by Gavin Kelly, Technical & Operations Manager at the Road Freight Association of South Africa, who states: Regarding...
The first in a line of amendments to the AARTO legislation has been published for comment. The Department of Transport has allowed 30 days for comment on the proposed amendment Bill. Please note this is not the implementation of AARTO. The Road...
The Road Freight Association (RFA) says a number of its members have queried when the e-tolls in Gauteng will be implemented and have issued an update on the current situation. The first phase of tolling on the initial 185 km of the freeway with...
As you will be aware, the Association voiced its concern about the proposed toll scheme from 2007 when the first discussions were held with SANRAL. The direct result of these discussions was that SANRAL presented the proposed scheme to members at a...
Despite the fact that the freight industry in South Africa has fought against the introduction of the e-tolling system, there is a positive side in the e-toll saga with the reduction of the tariffs, including the monthly caps for heavy vehicles. On...
