14/04/2022
KZN floods impact the trucking industry
Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have requested that, where possible, all freight movements (trucks) towards the Port of Durban are suspended / withheld until the situation at the Port has improved.
The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI/Council) and Parties to Council are perturbed by the protest marches and shutdown that took place in our offices last week, as the organisers of these marches and shutdown are interdicted from doing so by a “Court Order” which is still effective and binding.
Pioneer Foods is launching a recall of certain 100% apple juice products, sold under its LiquiFruit brand in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, and Ceres brand in other jurisdictions.
06/09/2021
Supply chain industry forced to readapt since pandemic and political unrest
The recent looting and unrest have left the South African logistics and freight industry in dire straits with many operators trying to recover and readapting to operate in the ever-changing and uncertain South African climate.
Elias Pangane began farming mielies purely to feed his family - but he’s managed to turn a humble backyard operation into a fully fledged business that now supplies Africa’s largest retail group.
25/08/2020
Local ad agency aims to make winter a little warmer for Cape Town’s growing homeless population
As winter’s icy reign continues over the country, the homeless find themselves facing wet and bone-chilling conditions, without any form of protection.
18/08/2020
South Africa’s new plugs and adapters – Here is what they look like
Rewireable plugs and adapters for South Africa’s new plug and socket standard are becoming more widely available, making it easier to adopt the ZA Plug.
06/05/2020
Spar workers angry over hearings on returning from quarantine
Employees at the Khayelitsha SuperSpar have slammed the store’s management for hauling them before a disciplinary hearing upon returning from quarantine for 14 days.
24/03/2020
SA has ample food supplies, no need to panic, say economists
South Africa’s food security is secure for the rest of the year amid concerns raised by the downturn brought on by the coronavirus, which has led to some South Africans stockpiling ahead of an expected nationwide lockdown.