by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 18, 2025 | Press releases
When the Gautrain began operations in June 2010, it was celebrated as more than a train, but a symbol of South Africa’s post democracy modernity, efficiency, and urban ambition. Sleek, fast and technologically advanced, it promised to transform mobility in Gauteng....
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...
