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Number of Call-outs 2 Call-outs (Fair use) 5 Call-outs (Fair use) 5 Call-outs (Fair use)
Kilometres per round trip 40km 100km 200km
Vehicle Breakdown Services Covered Covered Covered
• Mobile Battery Sales Covered Covered Covered
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• 10 Litres Out-of-fuel Rescue Covered Covered Covered
• Flat Tyre Change Covered Covered Covered
• On-the-spot Repairs Covered Covered Covered
• Vehicle Locksmith Covered Covered Covered
• Overnight Storage Covered Covered Covered
• Mechanical Breakdown Towing Covered Covered Covered
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When you need a tow due to an accident, vandalism or attempted theft
• Tows can be arranged at AA Member rates Covered Covered Covered
• Accident Towing Covered Not covered Covered
• Attempted Theft / Vandalism Tow Covered Not covered Covered
• Pothole Damage Tow Covered Not covered Covered
• Overnight Storage Covered Not covered Covered
Long Distance Travel Benefits
Total Limit R3000 Covered Covered Covered
When you need a tow due to an accident, vandalism or attempted theft
• Accommodation Assistance: R320 per person for up to 5 individuals, OR 24-Hour Car Hire – Group B Covered Covered Covered
• Tow to the Nearest Repairer Covered Covered Covered
• Long Distance Tow Covered
Emergency Response
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The Automobile Association of South Africa

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LOSS OF R313 MILLION TRANSPORT GRANT A BLOW TO ROAD USERS, LOW-INCOME COMMUTERS, AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE – AA

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 city's transport infrastructure and highlights the deepening structural and governance challenges in managing Johannesburg's public transport systems. Originally earmarked to support and expand the Rea Vaya network, the lost funding carries...

Collaborative Action Turns the Tide on Road Fatalities

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, consistent law enforcement, and strong partnerships in saving lives on South African roads. According to official statistics, road crashes decreased by 32.5% while fatalities declined by 45.6% compared to Easter 2024 – making the lowest...

Easter Road Safety: Encouraging Start, Let’s Keep It Up – AA

The Automobile Association (AA) is encouraged by early indications of a significant shift in road user behaviour during the 2025 Easter travel period. Preliminary data points to a notable reduction in both collisions and fatalities, despite traffic volumes reaching their highest levels in five years. On Thursday afternoon, 17 April, traffic peaked at 2,047 vehicles per hour through the N1 toll gates. Encouragingly, the N1 corridor—long regarded as one of the country’s most hazardous...