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The drivers taking over South Africa's roads

8 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

8 September 2026

Topic

technology

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Logistics Tech

◆ Geography

South Africa

◆ Source

Read at businesstech.co.za →

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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Africa's on-demand grocery delivery sector is rapidly growing, driven by retailers like Shoprite and Pick n Pay who now employ thousands of delivery drivers mostly as independent contractors. This growth trend reflects a shift in consumer behaviour towards online grocery shopping, reshaping employment models and logistics operations in the retail sector.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The rise of gig delivery drivers is rapidly changing grocery logistics in South Africa. You should reassess driver employment models and delivery cost structures immediately to stay competitive and manage operational risks.

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1 source · 8 Sep 2026

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Logistics Techgrocery-deliveryon-demand-servicesemployment-modelsretail-growthsouth-africa