https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/582.html South Africa Transport news 15 Transport news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/582.html en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:26:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-energy-day-why-south-africas-roads-should-run-on-sunshine-070195a For decades, South Africa’s energy debate has centred on how to divide a limited supply of electricity among households, businesses and industries. But as we mark World Energy Day, it is time to ask: how can we generate more energy, more sustainably, without straining the national grid? The answer may be shining above us. 1-272777 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/taxi-bus-operators-face-rising-costs-to-keep-commuters-moving-969044a The cost of keeping taxis and buses on the road is a key pressure for commuter transport operators, who must balance fuel, maintenance, insurance and other business expenses with the need to provide affordable services. Clarendon Transport Underwriting Managers (CTU) says understanding these operating realities is important to supporting a sustainable commuter transport industry. 1-272784 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transnet-freight-rail-sets-record-with-696-wagon-iron-ore-train-636091a Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has operated a 696-wagon empty train on the Iron Ore Export Line, setting a record for the longest train operated on the corridor. 1-272691 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dhl-heavyweight-shipments-rise-105-across-sub-saharan-africa-414819a DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 10.5% growth in heavyweight shipment weight per day between January and August 2026, as businesses seek faster, more predictable delivery of critical goods and components, according to the logistics company. 1-272655 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/charge-urges-ev-tax-reform-and-renewable-charging-investment-181536a Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) is calling for changes to electric vehicle (EV) taxation and funding for renewable charging infrastructure ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 21 October, arguing that vehicle affordability and charging access are key to expanding electric mobility in South Africa. 1-272638 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/road-freight-podcast-grows-audience-as-fnb-and-wesbank-renew-sponsorship-858343a FNB and WesBank have renewed their sponsorship of the On The Road Podcast for a second consecutive year, as the platform surpasses 300,000 YouTube views and reaches two million TikTok views. 1-272569 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/as-transport-reform-gathers-pace-smes-need-to-be-ready-for-the-work-that-follows-414379a October’s Transport Month arrives at an important point for South Africa’s logistics sector. Freight reform is beginning to move beyond policy into implementation, while the performance of the existing network is also showing signs of improvement. 1-272495 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-price-hikes-put-pressure-on-south-africa-supply-chains-969844a South Africa’s latest fuel price increases are raising costs for freight operators and businesses, with supply chain industry body Sapics warning that the impact could reach consumers through higher prices for goods. 1-272484 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/petrol-price-could-rise-by-r5-in-november-suggests-cef-data-181036a South Africans could face a nasty surprise in November, as early Central Energy Fund (CEF) projections indicate petrol prices could rise by nearly R5 per litre. 1-272438 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-prices-in-sa-r10bn-from-govt-could-bring-relief-to-the-pumps-303248a South Africans could soon see relief from rising fuel prices, which reached record levels earlier this week. Parliament’s Select Committee on Appropriations has adopted the Special Appropriation Bill to help stabilise fuel prices. 1-272423 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa