Transport minister Fikile Mbalula says his department plans to further regulate road freight in South Africa as large trucks are becoming an increasing feature on the country’s roads.
Speaking at a media briefing on Sunday , Mbalula said road freight transport has seen 48% growth over the last decade, with heavy goods vehicles now making up 34% of all traffic on the country’s N3 highway.
Mbalula said that further regulation of this industry is necessary as these trucks are responsible for excessive noise, accidents, pollution and damage to infrastructure. He added that rising fuel costs, labour issues and other pressures mean operators are increasingly cutting corners on vehicle maintenance issues, overextending vehicle life, and overloading.
The government also plans to introduce further labour regulations in the sector, requiring that operators register their workers and prioritising South African employees, he said.
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