All-in-one logistics & transport management for South African freight operators

Thwala

From dispatch to delivery to invoice — manage orders, routes, drivers, vehicles, compliance, and settlement in one modern platform that understands RTMS, SADC corridors, and works offline during load-shedding.

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Built for SA freight realities

Purpose-built features for the unique challenges South African transport operators face every day.

RTMS / SANS 1395 Compliance

Pre-built audit templates for all 5 pillars — loading control, driver wellness, safety, vehicle maintenance, and performance monitoring. One-click compliance report generation for RTMS certification audits.

Telematics Integration Overlay

Connect your existing telematics hardware — no new devices needed. Overlay full TMS intelligence on top of your current fleet tracking investment and turn GPS data into operational insight.

Offline-First for Load-Shedding

Drivers capture ePOD, dispatchers manage loads, and the system works through Stage 6 load-shedding. Service workers, local storage, and background sync keep your operations running 24/7.

Key features at a glance

See how Thwala manages your freight from order to settlement.

Order-to-Settlement

Order entry, load planning, dispatch, tracking, proof-of-delivery, invoicing, and settlement in one dashboard. Import orders via API, email, or manual entry.

Real-Time Tracking

Live GPS tracking integrated with leading telematics providers. Shipment-level visibility, predictive ETAs, geofence alerts, and automated client notifications via SMS and WhatsApp.

Electronic Proof of Delivery

Mobile ePOD with digital signature, photo evidence, GPS stamp, barcode scanning, and damaged goods reporting. Offline-capable — syncs when connectivity returns.

Full logistics lifecycle, one platform

From order to invoice — with RTMS compliance, real-time tracking, and SA-specific route intelligence built in.

Order Management

Create, import, and manage freight orders. Client portal for direct booking, rate card management, auto-quoting, and order status tracking from receipt to invoicing.

Load Planning & Dispatch

Visual load planning board with vehicle capacity and weight constraints. Drag-and-drop order assignment, multi-stop routing, LTL consolidation, and driver dispatch via app and SMS.

Route Optimisation

AI-powered routing with SA-specific data — toll costs, fuel stations, traffic, road quality, hijacking hotspot avoidance, and SADC border crossing estimates.

Real-Time Tracking

Live GPS tracking via telematics integration. Shipment-level visibility, predictive ETAs, geofence alerts, and client-facing tracking portal.

Electronic Proof of Delivery

Mobile ePOD — digital signature, photo capture, GPS/timestamp verification, barcode scanning, and damage reporting. Works offline and syncs automatically.

RTMS / SANS 1395 Compliance

Pre-configured templates for all 5 RTMS pillars: loading control, driver wellness, safety compliance, vehicle maintenance, and performance monitoring. Audit-ready reports.

Fleet Management

Vehicle register, licence expiry tracking, COF reminders, tyre management, fuel monitoring with theft detection, preventive maintenance scheduling, and utilisation dashboards.

Financial Engine

Automated invoicing, cost-per-km and cost-per-tonne calculations, fuel cost allocation, toll tracking, profitability analysis by client/route/vehicle, and Sage/Xero integration.