The Fleet Intelligence Desk · Since 2006
Fuel · Fleet · Border · Compliance — Decoded
The DigitFMS Fleet Intelligence Desk tracks the news that moves South African fleets — fuel-price forecasts, border and customs changes, compliance crackdowns and road-freight risk. Moreover, every briefing is written for operators who need the practical implications, fast.
Today marks 100 days since the Hormuz crisis began — and every fleet diesel cost increase in 2026 traces directly to what happened on February 28. On that date, US and Israeli forces struck Iran. Six days later, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Ramaphosa unveiled a five-point immigration crackdown including 10,000 new labour inspectors, dedicated immigration courts, a biometric population register,
Ramaphosa addressed the nation on live TV last night, dedicating his entire speech to immigration. He admitted “weaknesses,”
SARS intercepted 90 bricks of cocaine worth R36 million at Durban Harbour on Saturday. Smugglers hid the drugs
Senona admits he never took a polygraph — “it never occurred to him.” Jacob accuses Hawks of “colluding
SAWS issued an Orange Level 8 warning as a cut-off low lashes the Garden Route and Eastern Cape
A whistleblower came forward in February with details about the R200M cocaine stolen from Hawks offices. Warrant Officer
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%