Retail delivery fleet security has never faced a threat like this: improvised explosive devices detonating at the exact time and place where fleet drivers work. On 28 May, an IED exploded at Woolworths Menlyn Park at approximately 1am — while five packers worked inside. Less
The DMRE confirmed diesel drops R3.25 per litre from tomorrow — bigger than our R2.44 projection. Diesel 0.05% falls to R27.93 inland, the lowest since before the April crisis. But buried inside the gazette: the slate levy jumped R0.35 to R1.58 per litre, and the cumulative slate deficit stands at R18.28 billion. Every litre carries hidden debt recovery for approximately a year. July adds R3.93 back permanently. Fleet operators have 28 days to buy cheap, install monitoring, and prepare for the cliff edge.
Border security fleet technology just produced South Africa’s largest drug interception in history — and the lesson for fleet operators is hiding in plain sight. On 27 May, BMA border guards spent eight hours dismantling a truck at the Beitbridge Port of Entry after intelligence
SAPS allegedly fired live rounds during Saturday’s N3 truck protest near Bergville, leaving bullet holes in at least one truck container. Three people arrested including the ATDF-ASA secretary general. The organisation demands a full investigation into police conduct. The arrest and shooting allegations intensify the 30 June nationwide shutdown threat. Fleet operators must now add firearms protocols to driver briefings and verify insurance covers ballistic damage during protests.
The truck driver shutdown fleet operators feared has arrived — and it is a preview of something larger. At approximately 4am on Saturday 30 May, protesting truck drivers blockaded the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass, stranding at least 50 trucks on both carriageways. Protesters stole
Every number in the Q3 fleet budget is now confirmed. Diesel drops R2.44 in June to R28.73 — cheaper than May. The SARB hiked to 7.00% yesterday, pushing prime to 10.50% with two more hikes warned. The full R3.93 diesel levy returns 1 July permanently. Treasury confirmed no further relief. June is the one-month window to stockpile fuel, lock financing rates, and deploy monitoring before R35 diesel arrives in July. This is the definitive planning document for fleet operators entering Q3 2026.
SARB rate hike fleet cost — interest rate arrow pointing upward alongside diesel price increase graph
June 30 shutdown fleet logistics — freight trucks at a standstill on major South African highway
Home CCTV systems help South African homeowners improve visibility, protect property, and monitor activity remotely. Modern residential CCTV systems now include AI detection, remote access, smart alerts, night vision, and integrated security monitoring.
Access control systems help South African businesses improve security, manage staff access, and protect operational sites. Modern solutions now include biometric access, RFID cards, mobile credentials, cloud-based access control, and integrated CCTV monitoring.
At DigitFMS, we’re passionate about innovation. Our blog shares regular updates on:
Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss out on crucial industry news that can give your business the competitive edge.