by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 4, 2025 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) expresses deep concern following the latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results from Global NCAP, which reveal that the Hyundai Grand i10 has received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection. Despite achieving three stars...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 3, 2025 | Press releases
Every time a child travels in a vehicle without an appropriate restraint system, their life is needlessly placed at risk. Car and booster seats are not optional accessories, but essential precision engineered safety devices, designed to protect young passengers...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Nov 20, 2025 | Press releases
Throughout 2025, the National Consumer Commissioner (NCC) recorded recalls affecting more than 50,000 vehicles across several major automotive brands. The scale of these recalls reveals a systemic failure and weakness in vehicle pre-market quality assurance,...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Nov 6, 2025 | Press releases
Road Safety remains one of South Africa’s most pressing challenges in the industry. According to statistics published by The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in 2022, 12 436 people lost their lives on South African roads, a fatality rate of 20.7 per 100 000...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Oct 23, 2025 | Press releases
The As the festive season approaches and celebrations start to fill up calendars, it’s more important than ever for young adults to prioritise their personal safety while on the move. Â With many going out to enjoy year-end parties, festivals, and social...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Oct 7, 2025 | Press releases
South Africans love a legacy brand – but these national treasures can only hold onto their icon status if they’re refreshed and revitalized to meet consumers’ evolving needs. It’s with this in mind that the 95-year-old Automobile Association of South Africa (the AA)...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jun 12, 2025 | Press releases
The 2025 Top Employers have been announced and The Automobile Association of South Africa has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | May 22, 2025 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) notes the announcement by the Minister of Finance to increase the General Fuel Levy (GFL) by 16 cents per litre for petrol and 15 cents per litre for diesel, effective 4 June 2025. The Minister described this adjustment—the first in...
by Amber Digital | May 5, 2025 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) is concerned about the City of Johannesburg’s forfeiture of a R313 million public transport grant due to ongoing operational failures within the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This is a significant setback for the...
by Amber Digital | Apr 30, 2025 | Press releases
Easter 2025 Road Safety Gains Welcomed – AA The Automobile Association (AA) welcomes the significant reduction in vehicle collisions and fatalities recorded over the Easter 2025 period. These positive outcomes underscore the effectiveness of early planning,...
