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 Wed, 13 May 2026 22:09:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/transport-budget-allocates-r31bn-to-sanral-for-national-road-upgrades-734032a The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) is expected to receive almost R31bn this year to maintain, rehabilitate, upgrade and expand the road network. 1-268062 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-israelus-iran-war-is-hitting-south-africa-hard-our-oil-dependency-is-why-625471a Single mother of three and domestic worker Angel Mbatsha now pays R16 more per day for transport since Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran on 28 February. She pays R106 a day, 25% of her wage, to take three taxis from her home in Nyanga to her work in Glencairn, 38km away. 1-267921 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-extends-temporary-fuel-levy-relief-amid-iran-war-625011a The National Treasury and Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced that the temporary reduction in the general fuel levy introduced by the government, which was due to come to an end in early May, has been extended to June. 1-267681 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/predict-prevent-protect-how-data-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-road-safety-in-africas-logistics-sector-069465a Marked annually on 28 April, World Day for Safety and Health at Work offers a timely moment to reflect on how safety is evolving across Africa’s transport and logistics sector. In leading operations, safety is increasingly monitored, interpreted, and acted on in near real-time, rather than being assessed only after the fact. 1-267667 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dp-world-launches-brazilafrica-logistics-corridor-281607a DP World has launched a new integrated logistics corridor connecting Brazil to Africa, aimed at strengthening trade flows between Latin America’s largest economy and fast-growing African markets. 1-267640 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-logistics-gains-ground-as-africa-trade-expands-625061a As Africa’s trade ambitions accelerate under frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), logistics providers are under increasing pressure to balance growth with sustainability, with greener operations emerging as a key factor in long-term competitiveness. 1-267611 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/logistics-partnerships-critical-to-sa-mining-stability-growth-281707a For South Africa's mining supply chains to remain stable, dependable logistical relationships are essential. Maintaining dependable and consistent logistics has become crucial for mining companies navigating a more unstable environment as local difficulties and global uncertainty reshape commodity markets. 1-267540 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ride-hailing-emerges-as-key-income-stream-for-south-africans-report-finds-736272a Ride-hailing is increasingly being used as a source of income for South Africans, with 70% of gig workers relying on it as a secondary earnings stream, according to a new report by Bolt in partnership with Ipsos. 1-267512 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-to-debut-first-myciti-electric-bus-in-august-403309a Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate will take delivery of its first electric bus in August 2026, marking the start of a phased rollout of 30 low-floor electric buses planned for the city’s public transport fleet. 1-267465 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fleet-safety-awards-2026-now-accepting-entries-736672a Entries for the Fleet Safety Awards 2026 are now open. As South Africa grapples with one of the highest road fatality rates in the world, currently exceeding an alarming average of 18.2 deaths per 100,000 individuals, these awards are more crucial than ever. 1-267412 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Transport South Africa