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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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Ready for the holiday season?
October is a pivotal point of the year for many establishments. Make sure you are ready to cope with the rush as the year hurdles to a close by using our tips to get started early on your countdown. Remember that guests need to be able to find you so fine-tune the directions to your establishment. Get the festive feeling started by being well organised about staff leave and overtime. And when...
5 ways to get ready for the big time
Accommodation and other travel establishments are split between two different seasons of travel among visitors. For those whose businesses turn quiet in December, there is often a flurry ahead of this time as business travelers and conferences squeeze in meetings and events in the final weeks before the schools break up. This often applies particularly to inland areas, especially Gauteng....
On a road to nowhere?
Do you know how a stranger rates the directions you give to your establishment? Would-be visitors can go away from your site for all kinds of reasons, including that they couldn’t make your directions work, simply gave up, and went elsewhere. Make sure your guests find you easily and arrive relaxed and cheerful. This gives you a head start on marketing your establishment as a great place. Some...
Q&A: Getting staffing right
As we approach the year end, there will be times when staff want to take leave, and also when establishments need as many hands as possible available to deliver service to be proud of. Avoid staffing crises and legal confrontations by making sure you, your managers, and staff are aware of how labour law affects what you can expect in terms of requesting, or refusing, leave and overtime....
New law on bakkie transport for school children a step in the right direction – AA
Regulation 250 comes into effect on Thursday, 11 May On Thursday (11 May), a major regulation governing the transportation of school children comes into force in South Africa. In terms of Regulation 250 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA), from Thursday no person will be allowed to transport children in the goods compartment of a vehicle for reward. According to the Automobile Association...
AA welcomes 24/7 moves for traffic law enforcement
Plans to declare traffic law enforcement an essential service, and thereby enable a 24-hour working schedule for traffic law enforcers, is a positive development to be welcomed by all motorists in South Africa. This is the view of the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on the Department of Transport’s budget vote delivered in Parliament yesterday by Minister Joe Maswanganyi....
Oil, Rand see-saw continues – AA
Ongoing volatility in international oil prices has been matched by swings in the Rand / US dollar exchange rate, making fuel price predictions as tricky as ever. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). "The Rand started the month relatively strong against the dollar, but has...
The first FIA and JCDecaux worldwide outdoor communication campaign comes to South Africa.
Regulation 250 comes into effect on Thursday, 11 May This week South Africa will become part of the first FIA/JCDecaux worldwide outdoor communication campaign dedicated to road safety. Billboards displaying various messages will be activated at different points throughout the country. The campaign was launched in Paris on 10 March by the President of the Fédération Internationale de...
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More fuel pain as prices surge
Yet another substantial fuel price rise is on the horizon. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data issued by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). For the first time in a while, the Rand has shown reasonable strength against the US dollar during one of our reporting periods. However, this is not enough to counter rampant...
How to choose the right car for you
Buying a new or used vehicle, either for yourself or someone else such as a spouse or child, can be a daunting task. And, the decision is often made more difficult because of the many options available. It is important to plan before buying a vehicle, and to do your homework before committing to anything. “Just because you like the colour of a vehicle, or because it has sleek lines and fancy...
Data predicts hefty fuel jump
Stronger international fuel prices and a gradually weakening Rand are signalling a hefty jump in the price of all fuel types at the end of August. This is the view of the Automobile Association, which is commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). "The Rand has weakened an average of 20 cents against the US dollar since the start of...
