Shoprite has reported that about 30 of the nearly 9 000 Checkers Sixty60 delivery riders are South Africans, a 7 increase from last year's 23, reports Cape town Etc .
However, the retail group continues to face difficulties in retaining local riders, who reportedly leave the platform at almost double the rate of their foreign counterparts.
Chief executive Pieter Engelbrecht attributed the high turnover to the country's limited motorcycle culture. South Africa does not have a motorcycle culture, he said, noting that the company is committed to improving both safety and working conditions for riders.
