Category:Corporate Profiles

Andries Ndlehe and Sheldon Mayet with one of Leeu Transport’s 19 trucks.
June 1, 2014

Making it happen

With the help of Murray & Roberts, two entrepreneurs in Johannesburg are proving that nothing is impossible. LIESL FRANKSON spends a day finding out...

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In the land of the brave
February 1, 2014

In the land of the brave

FAW South Africa (FAW SA) has proved that it deserves a place in the local and broader African market, and is now ready to...

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Great expectations
February 1, 2014

Great expectations

Both the truck market and UD Trucks Southern Africa are full of surprises, as CHARLEEN CLARKE discovers …

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Man with a plan
February 1, 2014

Man with a plan

Fresh from the success of 2013, Craig Uren, chief operating officer of Isuzu Truck South Africa (ITSA), is approaching the new year with matter-of-fact...

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From panel beater to truck hire expert
February 1, 2014

From panel beater to truck hire expert

Salvatore Papale started Contract Truck Hire back in 1980. CLAIRE RENCKEN spends some time with him and talks about how the company became the...

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Definitely DAF
January 1, 2014

Definitely DAF

With the support of its holding company, Babcock, the DAF brand is on a continual rise in the South African market. Things look to...

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On to the next horizon
January 1, 2014

On to the next horizon

TATA has launched a flurry of new service initiatives, with new model introductions on the cards as well. It’s all about enhancing the experience...

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Powerstar – the turnaround specialist
January 1, 2014

Powerstar – the turnaround specialist

The turnaround of Powerstar South Africa has become quite a talking point in South African industry – and for good reason: it has increased...

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Perfect partnership
January 1, 2014

Perfect partnership

Cross-border transport is challenging at the best of times. Add to this the fact that the cargo being transported is copper – and it...

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South Africa: Scania’s gateway to growth
December 1, 2013

South Africa: Scania’s gateway to growth

Scania has a stated goal: the company wants to deliver 120 000 trucks a year by 2020. CHARLEEN CLARKE chats to Henrik Fagrenius, senior...

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