https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/746.html South Africa news 15 Road Freight & Fleet Management news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/746.html en-us Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:57:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r2272m-n9n12-upgrade-targets-safer-journeys-between-george-and-oudtshoorn-858253a A R227.2m upgrade of the N9/N12 between George and Oudtshoorn is progressing, with the project promising safer journeys, stronger regional connectivity and new opportunities for local businesses and workers. 1-272659 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management 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 Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bronzeback-celebrates-south-africas-transport-month-by-empowering-and-upskilling-youth-in-industrial-sectors-969474a As South Africa observes Transport Month throughout October and highlights the vital network that keeps the nation’s economy moving, the industrial and mining services sectors are focusing on the infrastructure and workforce needed to sustain this essential movement. Leading this drive is Limpopo-based Bronzeback Pty (Ltd) (Bronzeback), a heavy industrial and corrosion-management company that is celebrating Transport Month by showcasing how local manufacturing, youth upskilling, and supply chain resilience power the nation's transport and logistics ecosystems 1-272544 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r736m-boost-set-to-restore-safer-roads-across-the-western-cape-181656a Western Cape’s flood-damaged roads are receiving a R73.6m restoration boost, with repairs progressing on key routes near George and Plettenberg Bay. 1-272508 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/further-fuel-price-hikes-could-strain-sas-job-market-warns-economist-747762a Bongani Motsa, chief economist at the Minerals Council South Africa, warned that fuel prices in South Africa would remain well above pre-war levels despite recent moderation, adding that further hikes could strain the job market. According to the latest data, fuel price increases in October are set to average R3.12/L for petrol 95, R2.93/L for petrol 93, R2.73/L for diesel 0.05% and R3.13/L for diesel 0.005%. 1-272172 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/turkish-airlines-signs-huge-order-for-up-to-150-boeing-737-max-aircraft-858883a Turkish Airlines has finalised an agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 Max aircraft, marking the airline’s largest-ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order and supporting its plans to expand its fleet and short- and medium-haul network. 1-272119 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gometro-flx-ev-and-kuehne-climate-center-launch-sas-longest-truck-ev-trial-181476a South Africa’s freight sector is getting a real-world test of heavy electric trucking, with a coalition of e-mobility companies launching a roughly 4,000km battery-electric truck trial across some of the country’s major freight corridors. 1-272068 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gauteng-opens-upgraded-r568-road-linking-bronkhorstspruit-to-n4-308578a Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially opened the upgraded R568 road in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, marking the completion of a major road infrastructure project to improve mobility, road safety and connectivity. 1-271803 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-hike-puts-road-freight-under-renewed-cost-pressure-520200a Fuel prices are increasing sharply, primarily due to higher international prices. A further 4.9c a litre increase comes from the wage adjustment for forecourt employees, while the slate levy adds another 21.9c a litre. 1-271386 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-business-partnership-shifts-focus-to-growth-853183a President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership, shifting its focus from economic stabilisation and structural reform towards investment, growth and job creation. 1-271019 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Road Freight & Fleet Management South Africa