At the same time, Mbalula says his department will meet with stakeholders in the logistics and trucking industry to help find solutions to the recent blockages of key cargo routes. Motorists experienced a major traffic backlog on parts of the N3 in KwaZulu Natal and N12 in the North West this week, due to truck drivers’ protesting over the employment of foreign nationals in the sector. Both roads have been reopened to traffic. Business Unity South Africa says the public and private sectors need to act swiftly to find a solution to the blockading of key cargo routes. Yesterday motorists experienced a major traffic backlog on the N3, near Van Reenen’s Pass due to protesting truck drivers. BUSA’s CEO, Cas Coovadia, says the impact of regular protests may result in scaring off investors and contribute to the decline of the economy. Now let us take this discussion further we are now joined via Zoom by Gavin Kelly Chief Executive Officer at Road Freight Association.
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