These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.
How much money Checkers Sixty60 delivery riders make in South Africa
Checkers has been hit with allegations that the average Sixty60 driver earns just R7,600 per month.
Riders are also expected to pay for their own fuel and bike rentals, which lowers the amount even further.
The supermarket has also been criticized for allegedly hiring foreign nationals at the expense of locals.
Petrol price pain expected for South Africa next week
Petrol prices are expected to increase this November, breaking a five-month streak of reductions.
Unfortunately, diesel is predicted to experience a similar uptick, based on the latest data from the Central Energy Fund.
The hikes are attributed to the international price of oil, which has been unstable this past month owing to geo-political conflicts.
South Africa-bound Kia bakkie officially revealed
Kia has finally revealed the new Tasman, which is coming to South Africa.
The carmaker confirmed that the bakkie is earmarked for a debut in the second half of 2025.
Depending on the market, the Tasman will be offered one of two different engines – a petrol and a diesel.
New bullet train from Gauteng to Limpopo – What to expect
The Premiers of Gauteng and Limpopo recently met to finalize plans for a new high-speed train between the provinces.
The train will run from Pretoria through to Polokwane, a distance of approximately 260km.
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the train will form part of a more ambitious goal to create a modern rail network connecting South Africa’s major cities.
South African pricing revealed of new baby Lamborghini
The South African pricing for the new Lamborghini Temerario has been uncovered only two months after its global reveal.
The successor to the Huracan will retail for a minimum of R7,525,000 when it reaches our shores.
Powering the supercar is a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine assisted by no fewer than three electric motors.
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