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Make mobility safer and easier for women
The Automobile Association (AA) says that in Women’s Month this year, more focus must be directed towards providing access to transport for women. Access to transport – whether it be public or private transport – is of significance to the rights and equality of women. Limited or inadequate access to transport may contribute to limiting the quality of life, access to learning, employment, and...
Fuel hikes across the board in August bad news for consumers
Unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is pointing to fuel price hikes for all fuel grades in August dealing another blow for already cash-strapped South Africans, says the Automobile Association (AA). According to the data, petrol ULP95 will climb by around 35 cents a litre, and petrol 93ULP by around 30c/l. But it’s the expected increases to diesel which are most concerning. “The...
Early negative outlook for most fuel prices going into August
Unaudited mid-month fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is pointing to increased prices for most fuel in August, with ULP93 petrol the only fuel currently showing a decrease. But, says the Automobile Association (AA), this is likely to change in the next two weeks. Based on the current data, ULP95 petrol is showing an increase of around seven cents a litre, while ULP93 is showing a...
Despite ConCourt confirmation, AARTO will not save lives
The Automobile Association (AA) notes the decision of the Constitutional Court today declaring the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) constitutional. This ruling overturns an earlier judgment by the Pretoria High Court in January 2022 which dismissed the system as unconstitutional and invalid. The ruling by the Constitutional Court paves the way for the Road Traffic...
Time to take responsibility for your own safety
The assault on the three people by members of the SAPS’ VIP Protection Unit last weekend, again highlights the need for South Africans to protect themselves against any possible threats. The Automobile Association (AA) says citizens simply have no other choice but to rely on private security providers if they want to remain safe. “The very people who are meant to protect and serve us are the...
Blue Light violence again highlights need for urgent intervention in VIP unit’s operations
The vicious assault on three drivers on the N1 highway in Fourways, Johannesburg, last night by members of the SAPS’ VIP Protection Unit again raises concern over the threat this unit poses to motorists in the country. The Automobile Association (AA) says the incident is outrageous and deplorable and those responsible should be dealt with speedily to show government is serious about resolving...
Petrol outlook positive, diesel negative for July
Petrol and illuminating paraffin prices are set for a second consecutive month of price decreases when fuel prices are officially adjusted next Wednesday. This is according to the latest unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). The Automobile Association (AA) says, however, that the data is showing that diesel prices are set to increase. “The breakdown of the data shows that the...
Don’t fail the car buying experience, do your homework
Thousands of new drivers are added each year to the motoring population in South Africa, many of them eager to experience the independence a driving licence brings. At the same time, the country’s vehicle population continues to grow – in 2022 there were just under 7.7 million registered motorcars in the country. “With so many new drivers entering the motoring population each year, demand for...
Road fatality numbers are a continuing national crisis
South Africa’s annual road fatality statistics for 2022 paint a grim picture of the dire road safety situation on the country’s roads and point to the need for more intensive action to curb what the Automobile Association (AA) considers a national crisis. Released at the end of May, the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s (RTMC) State of Road Safety in South Africa (January 2022 to December...
Celebrate Youth Month by being a safe driver
Official data indicates that around 15 million South Africans have driving licences with around one and half million of these drivers being Learner Drivers. As the country celebrates Youth Month, the Automobile Association (AA) calls on parents and guardians of young drivers to prepare them properly for driving by assisting them to acquire the skills and mindset to become safe members of the...
Outlook good for decreased fuel costs in June
While international product prices are edging higher, and the Rand remains weak against the US Dollar, fuel users in South Africa can still expect relief at the pumps when fuel prices for June are adjusted on Wednesday (SUBS:: 7 June). The Automobile Association (AA) says while higher oil prices and the weaker Rand are reducing the expected decreases, fuel will still be cheaper in June that it...
Breakdown of petrol costs in SA 2023
Petrol users across South Africa are paying around R1.50 a litre more for fuel in May 2023 than at the same time last year. The increases to 93ULP inland and 95ULP at the coast represent increases of around 7% to petrol over a year period. The wholesale price of diesel over the same period decreased from R21.99/l in May 2022 to R20.15 in May 2023 inland, and from R21.34/l in May 2022 to R19.43/l...
