About GHVS
A story of legacy, revival, and relentless forward momentum. Built on heritage, strengthened by experience, and driven by a new generation with one clear belief: move fast, think positively, and always say YesJa.
1990s
Origin
GHVS first established
40+
Branches
Nationwide & growing
10,000+
Customers Served
And counting
4.8★
Google Rating
Trusted by SA
R1M
GIT Insurance
Per vehicle load
24h
Express Delivery
Major corridors
Our Story
Goeie Hoop Vervoer Spoeddiens is more than a courier company. It is a story of legacy, revival, and relentless forward momentum.
The GHVS journey began in the 1990s, when Leon Beets purchased Goeie Hoop Vervoer Spoeddiens and grew it from a small business into a formidable player in the South African courier industry. Through hard work, vision, and determination, he built the company into a serious competitor to larger and more established operators.
This success eventually led to the business becoming part of The Laser Group. As recorded at the time: "In 1999 Time Freight was acquired by The Laser Group and in April 2002 amalgamated with Goeie Hoop Vervoer (a Western / Northern Cape operator). Time Freight thus became a national road express operator, trading under Laser Logistics (Pty) Limited." From 2002 to 2019, the GHVS name was effectively placed on hold.
But the story was not over.
In 2020, Goeie Hoop Vervoer Spoeddiens was revived by Hendrik Beets (son of Leon Beets), together with Sean Vosloo, Wade Grimbeek, Awie Cordier, and Karel Cordier. What returned was not simply an old name — it was the rebirth of a respected brand, reawakened with fresh purpose, new energy, and bold ambition.
This revival gave rise to the phrase "Blast from the Past" — a trusted name from history brought back to life for a new era.
In 2026, Bryan Grimbeek and Jake Grimbeek joined the company, adding fresh drive to an already fast-moving business. With this new chapter came the adoption of the YesJa slogan — a powerful reflection of the mindset behind GHVS.
YesJa is more than a name. It is an attitude. It speaks to a culture where the answer is always Yes or Ja — built on positivity, solutions, urgency, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
Our Journey
Leon Beets purchases Goeie Hoop Vervoer Spoeddiens and builds it into a formidable South African courier operator.
Time Freight acquired by The Laser Group.
GHVS amalgamated into Laser Logistics (Pty) Limited. The GHVS name placed on hold.
GHVS revived by Hendrik Beets, Sean Vosloo, Wade Grimbeek, Awie Cordier, and Karel Cordier. The 'Blast from the Past' era begins.
Rapid expansion to 40+ branches. Cape Town, JHB, George, Upington, PE, Springbok, Vredendal and beyond.
Bryan Grimbeek and Jake Grimbeek join the business. The YesJa era begins.
What We Stand For
Speed
We move fast — same-day collection in major cities, overnight delivery on key corridors.
Trust
Fully insured fleet, real-time tracking, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
People First
Every parcel matters. We treat your goods like our own — with care, urgency, and professionalism.
Reach
From Cape Town to Springbok, Upington to Johannesburg — we go where others won't.
Our Branches
40+ locations and growing — serving every major South African city and many rural areas.
The YesJa Spirit
The number behind the name — and what it means for every delivery we make.
YesJa is more than a slogan. It is an attitude that runs through every GHVS team member and every parcel we move. The answer is always Yes or Ja — a culture built on positivity, solutions, urgency, and going the extra mile.
The number 25519101, often seen in GHVS posts and media, carries a special meaning. It is a numerical representation of the word YESJA based on each letter's position in the alphabet:
25519101
Y
= 25
E
= 5
S
= 19
J
= 10
A
= 1
Position of each letter in the alphabet
Symbolising renewal, optimism, and momentum.
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