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When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees.

Is Diesel dead?

Focus on Transport September 1, 2009

Much is said and written about alternative fuels. But, as CHARLEEN CLARKE notes, the diesel engine still has considerable merit. All over the planet, manufacturers are rushing to introduce hybrids, electrically powered vehicles or vehicles powered by alternative fuels. And yes, these concepts all have considerable merit. However, it would be a mistake to forget about the lowly diesel.

Crisis looms

Focus on Transport September 1, 2009

Last month, I sounded a warning that we were facing a skills crisis. A similar fear has now been expressed in the United Kingdom. Let’s hope that we heed these warnings – before the crisis brings our industry to its knees. Commercial vehicle sales may still be down, but it’s time to stop complaining and think about the future. As I mentioned last month, we should focus on skills.

Visa Information

Focus on Transport August 19, 2009

Country Visas Tel/fax Address Hours Angola All nationalities require visas. Tel: 012 342 4404Fax: 012 342 7039 1030 SchoemanStreet, Hatfield,Pretoria 09:00 – 15:00 Mondays, Tuesdays applications13:30 – 15:00 Fridays for collections Botswana South African citizens do not require visas to enter Botswana. Tel: 011 403 3748Fax: 011 403 1286 4th Floor, Forum 2,33 Hoofd Street,Braamfontein, Johannesburg 08:00 – 13:00 Kenya South African citizens do not require visas to enter Kenya for periods that do not exceed 30 days. Tel: 012 […]