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Picturesque view of the Highway Junction Truck Stop in Harrismith. (Photo: Anita Heyl)
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Africa’s largest truck stop

The Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop is designed to give truck drivers a well-earned rest, for the safety of all road users

  • Advertorial Supplement
6 min read
Mdumisani Mabaso. (Photo: Clinton Friedman)
HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Best practices abound in transport sector

The Transport Sector Retirement Fund uses cellphone technology to regularly engage, inform and educate its members

  • Alf James
7 min read
Truck drivers can assist to identify and help trafficking victims who have been forced into prostitution on Africa’s highways
ALF JAMES

Truckers UNiTE against human trafficking

Truck drivers are the eyes of the campaign, which combats horrific crime

  • Alf James
4 min read
TSRF communicates face-to-face with truck drivers by visiting the Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop to speak with members outside of the employer setting
CELLPHONE TECHNOLOGY

Communication with members is key to fund’s success

Cellphones are the preferred channel of interaction

  • Alf James
5 min read
Truck accidents cost billions each year. Truck stops allow drivers to rest properly, eat well and access a range of services, including medical services
INVESTMENT

Truck stops promote driver safety and responsible investment

The Harrismith Highway Junction Truck Stop is creating vital skills and employment

  • Alf James
5 min read