SAFLA strengthens regional engagement with SARS Customs
In mid-July, representatives of the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) met in person with SARS Customs management teams in the Western Cape and Johannesburg to advance practical solutions for the freight forwarding and logistics sector. The engagements build on SAFLA’s formal representation in SARS Customs stakeholder structures and are intended to create direct, […]
How digital tools are strengthening Africa’s supply chains
Africa’s logistics digitisation is being driven less by enthusiasm for new technology than by the growing difficulty of managing modern distribution networks through disconnected systems and manual processes.
Calm before the storm for South Africa’s new driving laws
The AARTO Amendment Act’s driving laws have come into effect, but motorists should note that the controversial demerit point system is still not operational.
The most dangerous time of day to be on South Africa’s roads
New data shows that 03h00 is the most dangerous time to be on South Africa’s roads, with drivers facing almost double the risk of being involved in a collision compared to travelling during the day.
The car now officially a new target for hijackers in South Africa
Discovery Insure has informed its Toyota Corolla Cross customers that the vehicle is now considered high risk for hijacking and theft in South Africa.
Quality of data as important as cargo movement
Record agricultural exports are placing new demands on South Africa’s perishable supply chain, with the industry increasingly turning to integrated digital systems to improve visibility, traceability and efficiency. The country recorded a new agricultural export record in 2025, with exports increasing by approximately 10% year on year, while agricultural imports rose by around 4% over […]