RFA Responds to EMPD Officer Unrest and Calls for Urgent Resolution
In light of the current unrest amongst Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers, the Road Freight Association (RFA) expresses its concern regarding the disruption and potential harm caused to citizens and businesses. This media release serves as a direct response to the recent actions that have impacted the daily lives and operations within the Ekurhuleni region, and underscores the RFA's stance on the necessity for a swift and peaceful resolution.
The Road Freight Association (RFA) reminds the EMPD of their mandate and duty to ensure that citizens and businesses within their area of influence can ply their lives and businesses safely, without hindrance and with protection from unlawful actions – well, that is what we hoped the focus of the EMPD would be.
It is unacceptable to take matters that are under discussion to the streets, where members of the public are subjected to emotional stress, possible employment ramifications and operational impacts on businesses.
Road freight runs to tight schedules, with many perishable cargos having very strict delivery requirements. Again, many other cargoes have manufacturing deadlines, shipping deadlines and retail constraints.
On top of this, are the effect on employees (in taxis, busses and own transport) who could not fulfill their tasks.
Finally - how many emergency vehicles (police, ambulances, fire and rescue and hospital blood / organ services) have been prevented from performing their functions?
The Association understands factors relating to employer / employee relations, and requests both parties to resolve these matters as speedily as possible - without negatively affecting the lives of innocent citizens who are far removed from this matter.
By Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association
Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association
Issued by
Name: CVLC Communication
Contact: Catherine Larkin APR CMILT
Cell phone: 083 300 0331
Contact: Catherine Larkin
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Website: www.rfa.co.za
About The Road Freight Association
The Road Freight Association was established in 1975 to support its Members who are, in the main, road freight operators. It is a lobbying and negotiating body which influences the state of the industry, rates, upkeep of the road infrastructure, road safety, freight security, driver interests, cross-border transport, education, health, the fuel price, law enforcement, labour relations and many other issues related to road freight transport.
Member companies include small and medium-sized trucking companies, including many family-owned businesses, owner operators, as well as most of the largest trucking companies in South Africa. Members come from all sectors of the trucking industry.
Private and public operators are Members of the RFA. Membership also includes a significant number of affiliates and associates – those companies providing goods and services to the trucking industry.
Team RFA (made up of support staff and experts) is committed to serving you. The team brings with it a high degree of professional experience, knowledge and dedication – which greatly contributes to the effectiveness, relevance and standing of the RFA.
As the voice of the trucking industry in South Africa, the RFA is your voice. It is important that you avail yourself of that opportunity to be heard
