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A selection of top products that were launched or displayed at Natal's Premier Truck, Bus, Trailer and Component Exhibition held on the 24th to the 26th May 2000. |
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They looted and burned homes, beat and killed farmers - and called it a crusade of historical justice. FleetWatch reviews the deteriorating situation in the region and discusses its impact on road transport in southern Africa. He concludes that the bottom line for this industry is that whatever the future holds, trucking in the region is undoubtedly in trouble. |
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While Zimbabwe is in the midst of chaos, the United Transport Group in Zimbabwe has just taken delivery of 16 new ERF's and is currently in the process of taking delivery of 37 new Mercedes-Benz Ategos. |
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Zimbabwe's troubles have been long in the making writes FleetWatch. The major surprise for political observers has been the severity of the crisis and the recklessness of the government as a whole. |
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It is no great surprise that Zimbabwe's woes have resulted in a significant negative impact on South Africa's vehicle supply and components industries. |
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Zimbabwean Transporters - On a Hiding to Nowhere It is obvious Zimbabwe's President Mugabe has plenty political will in getting his way but will there be enough people and companies left with the economic will - and skills - to repair the damage Mugabe, through his actions, has inflicted on the economy of this struggle-weary country asks FleetWatch. |
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With such apathetic attitudes to rear end visibility from drivers, vehicle owners and the traffic authorities, it is no wonder South Africa suffers a loss in excess of R30-million every day from road accidents. FleetWatch takes a look at this important subject. |
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Implementation of the Road Traffic Act FleetWatch has waded through reams of paper to consolidate details on the implementation of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 and the extent to which the Road Traffic Act, 1989, remains in force. |
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It seems by all accounts that the KwaZulu-Natal Truck-Ex 2000 show has finally set in concrete the fact that "local is lekker" with visitor attendence - at 4345 - showing an impressive 88% increase over the 1998 event. In this special 9-page feature, FleetWatch showcases highlights of the show for those who couldn't make it. |
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Innovative ideas developed in the transport sector to improve security, add quality and aid small business are sorely needed. One that apparently works was discovered in Cape Town |
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