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AA Responds to Fuel Levy Increase: Calls for Transparency and Structural Reform

by | May 22, 2025 | Press releases | 0 Comments

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

by | May 5, 2025 | Press releases | 0 Comments

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...
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Collaborative Action Turns the Tide on Road Fatalities

by | April 30, 2025 | Press releases | 0 Comments

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

by | April 22, 2025 | Press releases | 0 Comments

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...
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Mixed outlook for fuel prices in January – AA

by | December 19, 2024 | Press releases | 0 Comments

Current unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows a mix of increases and decreases in fuel prices for January. Commenting on the data, the Automobile Association (AA) says the data indicates that while there is a slight increase for ULP93, diesel, and...
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Mixed bag of fuel prices to end off the year – AA

by | November 19, 2024 | Press releases | 0 Comments

South African motorists can expect a mixed bag of fuel price adjustments in December. The Automobile Association (AA) says current unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicate a slight reduction in petrol prices, and more substantial increases to diesel...
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by | November 21, 2024 | Blogs | 0 Comments

If there’s ever a chance a car battery would suddenly not work, it is in winter. This is because car batteries are forced to work harder to get the engine going than at any other time of the year.
Cold temperatures affect the functioning of the car battery as it is forced to work harder to get your engine going.

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Hard work and dedication sets the AA’s Collen Khoza on a new path

by | November 13, 2024 | Blogs | 0 Comments

If there’s ever a chance a car battery would suddenly not work, it is in winter. This is because car batteries are forced to work harder to get the engine going than at any other time of the year.
Cold temperatures affect the functioning of the car battery as it is forced to work harder to get your engine going.

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Why do car batteries act up in winter

by | August 10, 2022 | Blogs | 0 Comments

If there’s ever a chance a car battery would suddenly not work, it is in winter. This is because car batteries are forced to work harder to get the engine going than at any other time of the year.
Cold temperatures affect the functioning of the car battery as it is forced to work harder to get your engine going.

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After holiday vehicle check list

by | January 18, 2022 | Blogs | 0 Comments

 

Here are some important tips that will help you keep your vehicle working hard for you.

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Driving in the rain? Tips to stay in control at all times. Be safe not sorry.

by | October 1, 2021 | Blogs | 0 Comments

The advent of spring has brought with it some rain in parts of the country. This means there will be a lot of wet roads out there meaning that tyres may only have half as much grip on the surface as on dry roads. Motorists need to be aware that the conditions are...
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ESCAPE THE WINTER BLUES WITH THESE SHO’T LEFT GETAWAYS

by | May 18, 2021 | Blogs | 0 Comments

What’s the best way to escape the winter blues? It’s heading off for a spontaneous weekend getaway! Nothing beats the feeling of turning your back on the city to explore the roads less travelled and discover South Africa’s hidden gems. And with access to a comprehensive list of AA-approved accommodation, you can rest assured that you’re getting the best value for money during your stay.

Need inspiration? We’ve got you covered.

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The Automobile Association of South Africa provides services to everyone who uses our South African roads.

Whether you’re a motorist or motorcyclist; a passenger, commuter or pedestrian, we have your best interests at heart.

Since our inception in 1930, we make it a priority to engage publicly on, and become involved in, a range of projects and topics relevant to the automobile and transport industry at large. Among these... bringing to market the first crash tests for locally-sold vehicles, promoting pedestrian road safety through our Walk Safe and Visibility campaigns. We continue to represent the interests of road motorists by vocalising the issue of rising fuel costs, and, in the absence of regulation in the towing industry, we have introduced a service charter to bring about transformation in the sector.

Our number-one priority is to be there for you in your time of need: to provide help when you need it most.

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The Automobile Association (AA), in partnership with the Free State Community Safety, Roads and Transport Department (FSCSR&T), the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and MasterDrive, launched a road safety awareness and education campaign along the N1 Kroonstad .

The Automobile Association (AA), in partnership with the Free State Community Safety, Roads and Transport Department (FSCSR&T), the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and MasterDrive, launched a road safety awareness and education campaign along the N1 Kroonstad .

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Kroonstad Easter Campaign 2025

AA South Africa 24 views April 30, 2025 4:52 pm

The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) participated in the Safe Cycling Ride on 22 March 2025 in Soweto Thokoza Park. This event was dedicated to promoting safe cycling practices, raising awareness around road safety, and advocating for sustainable mobility within our communities.

The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) participated in the Safe Cycling Ride on 22 March 2025 in Soweto Thokoza Park. This event was dedicated to promoting safe cycling practices, raising awareness around road safety, and advocating for sustainable mobility within our communities.

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SAFE CYCLING RIDE SOWETO

AA South Africa 19 views April 1, 2025 10:35 am

We’re proud to support the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) by donating essential furniture to help enhance their offices and support centers.#AADonates #MentalHealthMatters #SADAG #CommunitySupport

We’re proud to support the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) by donating essential furniture to help enhance their offices and support centers.#AADonates #MentalHealthMatters #SADAG #CommunitySupport

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Helping Create a Safe Space for Mental Health Support

AA South Africa 10 views February 6, 2025 10:20 am

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AA CONNECT

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AA Connect is joined in studio by Adv Johan Jonck, the founder of Arrive Alive in South Africa. Together with the AA’s Layton Beard, Jonck talks about road safety in the country, and the need for improved enforcement and education to curb what is, essentially, a national crisis on South African roads.

AA Connect is joined in studio by Adv Johan Jonck, the founder of Arrive Alive in South Africa. Together with the AA’s Layton Beard, Jonck talks about road safety in the country, and the need for improved enforcement and education to curb what is, essentially, a national crisis on South African roads.

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AA Connect – Episode 12 #ArriveAlive #RoadSafety #SouthAfrica

AA South Africa 224 views January 14, 2022 2:28 pm

In this episode of AA Connect we speak with Zuki Mxoli, Team Principal of ZUKIMXOLI #rideuplift Cycling Team about youth outreach, helping cycling athletes discover their potential and the benefits of using the AA Rem-i Amica. Participate in the #rideuplift initiatives: https://linktr.ee/ZukiMxoli_rideuplift https://www.facebook.com/EvangelistZuki/ https://www.instagram.com/zukimxoli_rideuplift/

In this episode of AA Connect we speak with Zuki Mxoli, Team Principal of ZUKIMXOLI #rideuplift Cycling Team about youth outreach, helping cycling athletes discover their potential and the benefits of using the AA Rem-i Amica.

Participate in the #rideuplift initiatives:
https://linktr.ee/ZukiMxoli_rideuplift
https://www.facebook.com/EvangelistZuki/
https://www.instagram.com/zukimxoli_rideuplift/

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AA Connect – Episode 11 #rideuplift

AA South Africa 98 views October 30, 2021 9:52 am

AA Connect is a podcast by the Automobile Association of South Africa dealing with issues relevant to mobility in South Africa. These podcasts provide insights into the world of transport and mobility, and introduce you to some of the relevant role-players in the sector. In this episode of AA Connect we speak to Raven Benny, the Chief Operating Office of the QuadPara Association of South Africa. Raven, who has represented South Africa in wheelchair rugby, understands all too well the mobility challenges of the disabled. In this episode we discuss what these mobility challenges are, and what can be done to improve access to transport for the disabled. https://qasa.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/QuadParaSA/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/qasa/?originalSubdomain=za https://www.instagram.com/quadpara/?hl=en%20%20 https://twitter.com/RollingMag

AA Connect is a podcast by the Automobile Association of South Africa dealing with issues relevant to mobility in South Africa. These podcasts provide insights into the world of transport and mobility, and introduce you to some of the relevant role-players in the sector.

In this episode of AA Connect we speak to Raven Benny, the Chief Operating Office of the QuadPara Association of South Africa. Raven, who has represented South Africa in wheelchair rugby, understands all too well the mobility challenges of the disabled. In this episode we discuss what these mobility challenges are, and what can be done to improve access to transport for the disabled.

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https://www.facebook.com/QuadParaSA/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qasa/?originalSubdomain=za
https://www.instagram.com/quadpara/?hl=en%20%20
https://twitter.com/RollingMag

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AA Connect – Episode 10 #QASA

AA South Africa 108 views September 21, 2021 12:15 pm

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AA Responds to Fuel Levy Increase: Calls for Transparency and Structural Reform

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 three years—as the sole new tax proposal for the 2025/26 fiscal year, citing inflationary pressures as the reason for the hike. While acknowledging the government’s fiscal constraints, the AA warns that this increase will have...
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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...
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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...
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