Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003)

Codes of Good Practice on Black Economic Empowerment

Integrated Transport Sector Codes

Road Freight Sub-Sector Code

6. Appendix A: Road Freight Sector Owner Driver Scheme Policy

6.9 Problems Faced by the Owner-Driver
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•Taxation at the same rate as employees as if:
oOwner-driver works more than 80% for one company; or
oOwner-driver has less than 4 employees
•Funding
•Freight rates
•Payment of invoices
•Vehicle replacement has to be budgeted for. (need some clarification)
•The Cross Border Costs
•Input and effort of the owner-driver is required, especially in the first year.
•Timorously payment of Owner-Drivers.