SA motor trade sales up 5.1%

Measured at current prices‚ South Africa's motor trade sales increased by 5.1% year-on-year in March according to data released by Statistics SA on Thursday (16 May). 17 May 2013 09:33

Cape Town wants toll road report

The City of Cape Town wants access to the complete feasibility report for the South African Road Agency Limited's (Sanral) proposed winelands tolling project, the Western Cape High Court heard on Thursday (16 May). 17 May 2013 09:17

Engen kicks off annual Driver Wellness campaign

Engen and Trucking Wellness an initiative of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics industry (NBCRFLI) have once again joined hands to bring this year's Driver Wellness campaign to the community of Pinetown. 16 May 2013 09:00

Transnet's wage deal with workers

Transport utility Transnet has concluded a two-year wage agreement for bargaining unit employees‚ it said on Wednesday (15 May). 16 May 2013 08:27

Hard roads for Cargo Carriers

[Edward West] Cargo Carriers (CRG) raised its dividend 76.5% for the year to February after its logistics and transport related operations performed well in an operating environment of low economic growth and industrial relations interruptions. 16 May 2013 08:07

Wild Coast toll fees to be scrapped

The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has scrapped plans to construct a toll road on the N2 Wild Coast Highway, it said on Tuesday (14 May). 15 May 2013 08:58

Bulk exports marginally higher in April

[Helmo Preuss] SA's bulk export volumes rose by 0.5% year-on-year (y/y) in April to 13.1m tons (Mt)‚ according to data from the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) released on Monday (13 May). 14 May 2013 09:59

Transnet closes Richards Bay line

Railway operator Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) announced on Monday (13 May) that the coal export line to Richards Bay will be closed down for 12 days from 14 to 25 May for routine maintenance work. 14 May 2013 07:28

E-toll credit evasion allegation unfounded - SANRAL

PRETORIA: The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has described the accusations of having applied for an exemption from the National Credit Act (NCA), in relation to the Gauteng Freeway Development Project, as unfounded. 10 May 2013 14:40

RBCT exports up 20,6% this year

[Helmo Preuss] Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) saw a 20.6% year-on-year (y/y) rise in tonnage shipped to 6.2m tons (Mt) after a 20% y/y gain in March to 7.5Mt. In February's RBCT's exports declined by 10.4% y/y decline to 5.5Mt while in January, exports were just 4.2Mt. 8 May 2013 09:19

100,000 people lost their jobs this year

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey, released by Statistics SA (Stats SA) on Monday (6 May) showed that 100,000 people lost their jobs in the first quarter of this year. The number of unemployed people now stands at 4.6m, equivalent to 25.2% of the working population. 7 May 2013 10:13

Development zones to boost poor regions?

[Mark Allix] The government has identified 10 potential special economic zones that could be extremely beneficial for South African manufacturers as these zones are likely to bring mainstream economic activity to poor and isolated parts of SA by leveraging the commercial potential of particular regions. 7 May 2013 08:15

Hino goes into the commuter bus business

Hino SA is moving into the commuter bus business with a structured programme linked to one of the country's leading bus body builders, Busmark 2000, which was established in 1973 and is based in Randfontein. 6 May 2013 10:22

Call for a ban on all alcohol for drivers

The government plans to ban drivers from consuming alcohol - not a drop will be allowed. 6 May 2013 08:27