The Institute for Driver Safety

20/08/2026

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20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Those of you that speed, please take a moment to watch this.

19/08/2026

Of course, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts spent most of its Road Accident Fund efforts on unravelling the immediate procurement scandals, but Daily Maverick’s resident RAF nerd found five things that didn’t get enough attention.

19/08/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY: TANKER FLEET CONTROLLER – DURBAN

A liquid bulk tanker transport operation in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is looking for an experienced Tanker Fleet Controller to join its operations team.

The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years' experience in fleet control, transport operations or logistics, with tanker, liquid bulk, chemical or hazardous goods experience being an advantage.

The role involves controlling daily fleet movements, coordinating drivers and loads, monitoring GPS tracking, managing delivery schedules, handling operational issues and ensuring compliance. How to apply in comments

19/08/2026

Hi-jackings in South

Although the Free State has one of South Africa’s lowest hijacking rates, Bloemfontein has emerged as a hotspot for the theft of new, high-end SUVs, according to the Insurance Crime Bureau (ICB).

SAPS recorded 3,609 hi-jackings nationally between January and March 2026, averaging 40 per day. This was a 20.% decrease from the same period in 2025. Gauteng accounted for 57% of all hijackings, while the Free State recorded just 32.

Despite the low overall hijacking rate, the ICB says organised criminals are increasingly targeting high-end SUVs in Bloemfontein using relay attacks.

Relay attacks exploit keyless-entry systems by capturing and amplifying the signal from a vehicle's key fob. This allows criminals to unlock, start and drive away with the vehicle without having the physical key.

Protecting against relay attacks
Owners of keyless vehicles should consider:
• Disabling keyless/proximity entry when it is not needed.
• Keeping keys in a Faraday pouch or signal-blocking container.
• Avoiding storing keys near doors, windows or external walls.
• Being alert to people behaving suspiciously or following them when leaving shopping centres, offices or restaurants.
• Reporting suspicious activity or vehicle theft immediately.

The ICB warns that while relay attacks are not new, their apparent increase against new-model, high-end SUVs highlights the need for greater awareness and preventative measures.

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19/08/2026

So it is no big deal to not stop at a stop sign! It can happen, but what about your integrity?