Press Releases
The Automobile Association (AA) advocates for consumer rights. It also provides useful information to consumers on all aspects of mobility and road use. Read our articles below for more information.
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Persisting with e-tolls is irrational
The Automobile Association (AA) is disheartened that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced in his Mid-Term Budget in parliament today that e-tolls are “here to stay”. The Minister mentioned that government considered several options but decided to retain the user-pays principle. “We find it hard to believe that based on submissions government received anyone apart from SANRAL supported the...
AA’s forecast for the November fuel price on eNCA
In an interview aired on 30 October on SA Tonight with Uveka Rangappa, we shared our forecast for the November 2019 fuel price. Watch now:
Our comments on e-tolls in South Africa
In an interview aired on 30 October on SA Tonight with Uveka Rangappa, we shared our view on e-tolls in SA. Watch the interview now:
Our comments on road safety and AARTO
In an interview aired on 3 November on Chinese Global TV (CGTV) - Africa Live, we talked about road safety and AARTO. Watch the interview now:
South Africans keeping cars for longer
In an interview aired on 11 November on eNCA with Jane Dutton, we chatted about South Africans keeping their cars for longer. Watch now:
Holidays start soon, be prepared
Public schools across South Africa close in less than a month on 4 December and the Automobile Association (AA) urges all motorists to prepare now for what is traditionally the busiest and most dangerous time to be on South African roads. “Statistics show more people are on our roads during the holiday break, and more people die in car crashes during this festive period than any other time....
AA’s forecast for the December fuel price on eNCA
In an interview aired on 15 November on SA Tonight with Uveka Rangappa, we shared our forecast for the December 2019 fuel price. Watch now:
We talk about road rage in South Africa
The AA was interviewed on Newzroom Afrika about road rage from 27 November 2019 with Sizwe Dhlomo and Gugu Mhlungu. Watch the interview now:
Consumers have sent a clear message on e-tolls
The Automobile Association (AA) says the Ministerial Task Team deliberating on the future of e-tolls in Gauteng must consider from the outset that the current model of funding for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) has failed, and is doomed to remain a failure if pursued. The Association says research from its newly-released Road Funding Report is clear that Gauteng road users have...
Mixed picture again for fuel price
Fuel prices for August are set for changes with petrol up and diesel down. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. International oil prices have steadily trended upwards since the start of June, although there has been a slight pullback since a peak on July 11. Since then, diesel prices have edged higher while petrol remained flat,...
Plan ahead for motoring peace-of-mind
Do you know the difference between a service plan and a maintenance plan? What about a factory warranty, and an extended factory warranty? For many consumers, particularly first-time car buyers, understanding these options can be confusing, and stressful. Many buyers also don’t know what their rights are and whether these products are optional or mandatory. “When buying a vehicle, it’s important...
Rand weighs heavily on fuel picture
Sudden Rand weakness after a lengthy period of stability has put pressure on the fuel price and left South African fuel users at the mercy of international oil markets. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. Based on the current data, petrol is showing an increase of up to ten cents a litre, illuminating paraffin 12 cents, and diesel as...