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Disappointment, plus creative bookkeeping, plus government, equals fraud – right? Well, not always. JACO DE KLERK discovers that this equation adds up to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2013/14 Budget Speech.
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Disappointment, plus creative bookkeeping, plus government, equals fraud – right? Well, not always. JACO DE KLERK discovers that this equation adds up to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s 2013/14 Budget Speech.

It seems the commercial vehicle industry can breathe a slight sigh of relief as its sales figures are on the up-and-up. JACO DE KLERK investigates what this means for this sector’s finance and insurance industries.

Valentine’s Day had its limelight stolen this year by a very deserving cause – the annual Edutrans golf day hosted by Charmont Media. The teams came, saw and conquered at the Randpark Golf Club – all in the name of charity and fun. BLAIR BURMEISTER reports.

Two giants in the South African transport and logistics industry have joined forces, FOCUS brings you the inside scoop.

In our November 2012 issue, FOCUS reported on the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) taking Redisa to court in order to delay the implementation of the latter’s waste tyre management plan. In the interim, the courts have found in favour of Redisa on all counts and the plan is to go ahead. CLAIRE RENCKEN investigates the merits of the Redisa plan.

The growth of counterfeit goods is one of the biggest problems facing the transport industry. GAVIN MYERS investigates.

As you read this, Truck Test 2013 will be less than two months away! Here are the latest developments

With Euro-6 vehicles soon to be mandatory in Europe, and a handful making their way here for forward-thinking operators, CLAIRE RENCKEN looks at why AdBlue is necessary for Euro 6-compliance. Here’s what it is, how it works and where you can get it …

Truck drag racing, skidpan aquaplaning, a gruelling 4x4 course and some super cars … JACO DE KLERK attended TATA’s fun-filled day of test driving and off-roading at Gerotek near Pretoria in November last year – and returned enthralled.
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