Trustworthy Affordable Cargo KSA to RSA (Riyadh)

Good evening fellow InterNationals!

Does anyone have recommendations or experience using Cargo handlers between Riyadh and South Africa?

I'm trying to arrange for my former housemate's personal items to be returned to her in Free State and so far all I can ascertain is DHL is ultra-expensive and Saudi Post will lose her stuff!!!

Waiting for a quote from Aramex and my neighbour on the compound says Golden Bird Cargo has a good reputation.

Any input would be much appreciated as I've only been in Riyadh a short time and still haven't even managed to send a post card, let alone 25kg of clothes and books!!!

Regards,
Anna