What started as a casual braai challenge between four friends creating content for IgnitionTV ended in victory, as JAC Motors' T9 2.0L CTi smashed the official South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles, covering 4,084 kilometres at an impressive average speed of 170,1 km/h at Gerotek, just outside Pretoria in South Africa.
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What started as a casual braai challenge between four friends creating content for IgnitionTV ended in victory, as JAC Motors' T9 2.0L CTi smashed the official South African 24-hour Endurance Record for commercial vehicles, covering 4,084 kilometres at an impressive average speed of 170,1 km/h at Gerotek, just outside Pretoria in South Africa.
The increasing pace of rail reform and the need for more rolling stock, has galvanised Traxtion into accelerating its locomotive rebuild and overhaul capabilities at its Rosslyn Rail Services Hub in Pretoria to meet the growing demand across the continent.
Under the theme “Measuring Impact and Managing Change,” the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) ESG Conference provides a crucial platform to assess and address the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles within the transport, logistics, and supply chain sectors.
It’s not every day a 150-ton crane helps power a global medical mission – yet that’s exactly what happened at the Port of Durban.
Forklifts play a pivotal role in logistics and material handling. While forklifts increase operational efficiency, they also pose significant safety risks if not handled properly. Inadequate safety measures can lead to damage to goods, injuries to staff and, in severe cases, fatalities.
The logistics and supply chain sectors in South Africa are poised for a significant boost as industry leaders, government officials, and international stakeholders prepare to gather at the much-anticipated Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) Inaugural Forwarding and Clearance Skills Summit. The summit is scheduled for 04-05 June at the Emperor’s Palace Convention Centre.
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has launched the Ford Pro™ Convertor (FPC) programme, marking a new chapter in the company’s vehicle conversion services tailored for the commercial market.
South Africa’s commitment to infrastructure investment is set to reshape the country’s transport and logistics sector, driving economic growth, trade efficiency and business expansion. While the 2025 National Budget 3.0 has yet to be delivered, the government’s previously outlined commitment towards significant public infrastructure development over the coming years will enable a more resilient and competitive market.
On-demand shopping is evolving rapidly in South Africa as competition intensifies for consumers seeking quality, affordable prices, and speed at the touch of a button. SPAR2U, the innovative online platform launched by The SPAR Group in July 2022, is gaining market share fast. From only 87 sites in 2022, the platform was expanded to 525 by the end of September last year, and in 2025, the growth continues.
Supply chain industry body SAPICS announced its board of directors at its’ annual general meeting. Having been appointed as SAPICS President in Feb this year, Thato Moloi (pic) will continue to lead SAPICS in this role and as a director on the board. Dr Bonface Fundafunda was elected to join the board at this year’s AGM, along with Jonathan Mphake, Regina Naicker and Khumo Mosathupa.
