by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices are set to drop in March as South Africans benefit from a stable exchange rate and lower international fuel prices. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel data released by the Central Energy Fund. The Rand was trading at around R12.00 to the US...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s sweeping new changes to the Cabinet, we welcome the appointment of Dr Blade Nzimande to the post of Minister of Transport. We look forward to working with Dr Nzimande on issues affecting road users particularly road safety. Dr...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Thirty-seven percent of South African motorists say they will still choose diesel vehicles over petrol vehicles even though recent studies show up to 38 000 people die prematurely as a result of diesel engines exceeding their stated emissions standards. This is one of...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
More traffic is expected on the roads in the coming weeks as families from across the country prepare to enjoy the Easter holidays. Schools close for the Easter break on 28 March and reopen on 10 April. Easter Weekend begins on 30 March (Good Friday) and ends on 2...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Although basic fuel prices are showing signs of further decreases at month end, the overall price of fuel is set to increase because of the addition of increased fuel levies in April. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
More than 90 percent of car owners in South African service their vehicles, with 88 percent saying they do so at the service intervals recommended by manufacturers. This information is part of the recent Vehicle Service Survey. We often speak of the necessity to...