All-in-one logistics & transport management platform for South African freight operators
Thwala. From depot to delivery, nothing falls off the truck
From dispatch to delivery to invoice, manage orders, routes, drivers, vehicles, compliance, and settlement in one modern digital solution that understands RTMS, SADC corridors, and works offline during load-shedding.
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.
Works offline
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.
Nodes: AI agents that do the busywork to help you work faster
Inside every Skynode product, AI agents are available to automate repetitive tasks, always with your approval before anything is sent.
Go live in days, not months
No on-premise servers. Pre-built templates get you running fast. Transparent pricing. All prices in ZAR.
Starter
For fleet operators ready to replace spreadsheets with a real TMS.
- Up to 15 vehicles, 5 users
- 5 GB storage
- Order-to-invoice workflow
- Real-time tracking
- ePOD mobile app
- Basic route planning
Professional
For operators that need compliance, route intelligence, and full financials.
- Up to 50 vehicles, 15 users
- 25 GB storage & API access
- AI route optimisation
- RTMS/SANS 1395 compliance
- Full financial engine
- SADC cross-border module
Enterprise
For large fleets and 3PLs with bespoke integration needs.
- Unlimited vehicles & users
- Unlimited storage
- Dedicated account manager
- SLA guarantee
- Custom integrations (SAP, Oracle)
- Multi-depot management
Ready to see it in action?
Tell us about your project and book a demo with us
- Live demo on your kind of project
- Onboard with a dedicated Skynode member when you start
- Use our software for free for 60 days, including all our features