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Articles

How GPS Fleet Tracking Reduces Operational Costs by Up to 30%

South African fleet operators face rising fuel costs, vehicle wear and driver accountability challenges. Selftrack's real-time GPS fleet tracking platform gives fleet managers complete visibility — from live location and route history to fuel consumption and driving behaviour scoring.

Selftrack Team

·15 March 2024·6 min read

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Fleet Management

5 Ways Real-Time GPS Tracking Improves Fleet Efficiency

From eliminating unauthorised vehicle use to optimising delivery routes, discover how Selftrack's platform helps South African fleet managers cut costs and boost driver accountability in 2024.

Jan 2024 · 5 min read

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Vehicle Security

What to Do Immediately When Your Vehicle is Stolen

Speed is critical during vehicle theft. This step-by-step guide covers exactly what to do — from contacting Afrisist's 24/7 recovery line 0861 742 778 to working with law enforcement for rapid recovery.

Feb 2024 · 4 min read

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GPS Technology

OBD vs Hardwired Trackers: Which is Right for Your Vehicle?

The Selftrack MeTrack plugs directly into your OBD-II port for instant self-installation, while hardwired devices offer deeper vehicle integration. We break down the pros and cons of each option.

Feb 2024 · 6 min read

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Industry News

SARS Tax Logbook Requirements: How Selftrack Keeps You Compliant

South African tax law requires a detailed logbook for business mileage claims. Selftrack automatically generates SARS-compliant digital logbooks — saving you hours of manual record-keeping every month.

Mar 2024 · 5 min read

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Fleet Management

Reducing Fuel Theft in Your Fleet with Selftrack Monitoring

Fuel theft costs South African businesses millions annually. Selftrack's fuel monitoring solution tracks real-time consumption, flags irregularities and provides tamper alerts to protect your fleet budget.

Mar 2024 · 7 min read

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Company Updates

Selftrack Achieves VESA Accreditation Renewal for 2024

We are proud to announce the renewal of our VESA (Vehicle Security Association of South Africa) accreditation, confirming that Selftrack devices continue to meet the highest national tracking and recovery standards.

Apr 2024 · 3 min read

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Vehicle Security

Does GPS Tracking Actually Help Recover Stolen Vehicles?

Selftrack has assisted in hundreds of vehicle recoveries across South Africa since 2007. We look at how our 24/7 partnership with Afrisist works in practice and what makes the difference between recovery and loss.

Apr 2024 · 5 min read

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GPS Technology

Getting the Most Out of the Selftrack Mobile App

The Selftrack mobile app puts real-time tracking, alerts, trip history and geofence management in your pocket. This guide walks through every feature available on iOS and Android for new and existing customers.

May 2024 · 6 min read

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Industry News

How Telematics is Transforming SME Fleet Management in SA

Small and medium enterprises are increasingly adopting telematics solutions to compete with larger operators. We explore how affordable GPS tracking from Selftrack is levelling the playing field for South African SMEs.

May 2024 · 8 min read

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