The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) has cobtirmed its support for a planned nationwide truck driver shutdown scheduled for 30 June 2026, saying the action is aimed at highlighting long-standing concerns which also the transport industry, particularly the employment of foreign drivers in South Africa.
In an official memorandum issued on 20 May 2026, ATDF-ASA announced that it had supported the earlier 30 May shutdown and would proceed with its own national action at the end of June.
The organisation says many South African truck drivers believe government has failed to adequately address concerns around the employment of foreign nationals, enforcement of labour laws, and broader industry regulation. Similar concerns were also raised during the 30 May protest action that affected sections of the N3 and other freight corridors.
Speaking to SA Trucker, ATDF-ASA Secretary General Gugu Sokhela urged members to remain peaceful and cooperate with authorities.
Speaking to SA Trucker, ATDF-ASA Secretary General Gugu Sokhela urged members to remain peaceful and cooperate with authorities.
“We call on all our members to abide by the law and follow instructions from law enforcement agencies so that peace may prevail throughout the planned shutdown,” Sokhela said.
ATDF-ASA has repeatedly stated that its objective is to draw attention to issues affecting South African truck drivers and not to encourage violence or criminal activity. In its latest memorandum, the organisation called for disciplined and non-violent demonstrations and urged supporters to conduct themselves responsibly.
The planned shutdown comes after previous protests in the trucking sector resulted in disruptions on major routes, including parts of the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal. Authorities have previously warned that while peaceful protest is protected under the Constitution, any acts of violence, intimidation, road blockades, or damage to property will be dealt with according to the law.
Police and transport authorities are expected to closely monitor key freight corridors, including the N3, N2 and N1, ahead of the planned action. Freight operators, fleet owners and motorists have also been advised to remain alert and monitor official traffic updates.
With only days remaining before the planned shutdown, industry stakeholders will be watching closely to see whether the protest remains peaceful and whether government engages with the concerns being raised by truck drivers across the country.
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