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SA’s most congested cities Cape Town (ranked 45th in the world) Johannesburg (ranked 70th in the world) East London Pretoria Durban Bloemfontein   Average time lost in traffic Cape Town – 42 minutes per day, 163 hours per year Johannesburg – 37 minutes per day, 141 hours per year East London – 32 minutes per day, 121 hours per year   Rush hour traffic equals extra travel time Cape Town...

Driving on a highway, even in the best weather, is a daunting undertaking, especially for novice drivers. When the weather is bad some drivers become anxious, and seem to forget the basics of highway driving. Drivers who are anxious, or drivers who disrespect the rules of the road, cause problems for other drivers. Driving on a highway requires skill and patience, especially when you know there...

Pedestrians Wear reflective clothing or reflective sashes Stay on the pavement where possible Walk facing oncoming traffic Cross roads at demarcated and safe spots Be extra careful at night and in dimly lit areas Motorcyclists Wear reflective items or clothing Keep the motorcycle’s headlight on Stay out of the blind spots of other road users Leave enough room to manoeuvre – don’t tailgate or...

From an accident to a late-night hijacking, all motorists must be prepared to handle emergencies. Traffic accident Being involved in an accident can be a very traumatic experience. Here are the steps you should follow. First and foremost, if you are not injured and are out of harm’s way, you should determine if anyone has been hurt and contact emergency services. You should then obtain as much...

Distracted driving remains a problem in South Africa, and will continue to remain so into the future unless drastic action is taken. And, while stricter law enforcement is needed, it’s the attitude of motorists which needs the biggest change. Various studies throughout the world have shown that when drivers are distracted, their ability to operate a vehicle properly is impaired. But the problem...

Risk management is a process whereby businesses plan for possible disasters which can negatively impact on them. It’s about reviewing the threats to assets, people, facilities, supply chain logistics, reputation, data, and access control, and then honestly evaluating these threats. It’s not possible to be in total control over every threat to a business, but prioritizing disaster likelihoods...

The constant smell of the braai tells me that summer is in full swing and the year is almost over, which can mean only one thing in South Africa: holiday time is near. I’m sure many of you are looking forward to taking a break and our beautiful country offers the perfect weather, and the perfect locations, to do just that.  If you haven’t decided on a holiday destination yet, take a...

Did you know that the Automobile Association (AA) will come to you to check your battery, and replace it if necessary? The AA’s battery service to Members includes: Battery tests and diagnosis Jump starts New battery installation (which includes the cost of the battery and the call-out fee) 24-hour availability, seven days a week, 365 days a year If you need a new battery a qualified technician...