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Third quarter GDP numbers have interrupted a four quarter economic growth streak because of the July unrest.
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New legislation aims to protect local jobs in the transport sector amid questions as to whether SA has enough willing and skilled drivers
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The seemingly endless queue at the Zimbabwe border post is not unusual, but Covid testing, a curfew and the Christmas rush stretched it for days. But no matter the obstacles, the trade to a country in economic crisis goes on regardless
In East Africa, truck drivers are being attacked, robbed and used as diplomatic footballs
The Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop is designed to give truck drivers a well-earned rest, for the safety of all road users
The fund brings stability to people’s lives and to help gear the country and its people for a brighter future
Many of them are intimidated by mobs demanding keys and identity documents
The Road Freight Association puts the cost of the ongoing attacks on trucks at about R1.2-billion with 1 200 vehicles and cargo destroyed
The Transport Sector Retirement Fund uses cellphone technology to regularly engage, inform and educate its members
African drivers are allegedly being paid less than their white and coloured counterparts
A chain of clinics is helping to save lives on Malawi’s border with Mozambique.
Readers write in about capitalism, and owner-drivers.
Some stories of the road are not what one would expect.
Sanele Goodness May pleaded guilty to: culpable homicide, fraud, entering SA illegally, being in possession of fake licences and two other charges.
Truck drivers and chauffeurs possibly face the chop thanks to advancements in technology.
In this week’s Weekend 101, the race for Mangaung becomes more interesting, the Spear is declassified and Twilight comes to town.
The truck drivers’ strike enters its fourth week and the transport industry has been stretched – but not yet to breaking point.
The Pimples kids get their toys thrown out of the cot by truckers taking part in the transport strike.
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/ 21 February 2011
Satawu has agreed to a wage deal, putting an end to the week-long road freight sector strike, it said on Monday.
<b>Matuma Letsoalo</b> quizzes Satawu national sector coordinator Tabudi Ramakgolo on the violent truck drivers’ strike.
A trucker whose vehicle was burned near the Irene train station on Thursday was called a "sell-out" by his attackers.
The countrywide road freight workers’ strike is to continue on Thursday as no resolution was reached during wage talks on Wednesday.
Cosatu will "mobilise solidarity support" for the striking road freight sector should its wage demands not be met, the federation said on Wednesday.
Gauteng chairperson of Satawu Ephraim Mphahlele says the truck drivers’ strike will have a major effect on the country.
Police fired rubber bullets at striking truck drivers and 10 trucks were damaged in downtown Johannesburg on Monday, said metro police.