State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2026 and the state of logistics in South Africa
By Gavin Kelly: (CEO of Road Freight Association)
The writer discusses challenges facing Logistics in SA. Image: From Freepik)
The Association listened with keen ears and bated breath for the waypoints to be listed by President Ramaphosa following his creation some 18 months ago of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), formed solely to address the collapse of the state-controlled infrastructure and operations of the country.
One would have opined, at least, that the President would have read the reports that dutifully came across his desk during 2025 – and the massive steps that had been taken (well, there was massive spending, so…) would have at least been outlined last (Thursday) night.
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That would have given an “easy” follow-th...