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Good and bad fuel news for December

Diesel prices are set to decrease sharply in December while petrol prices will increase by between 23 cents and 33 cents a litre next month. Commenting on unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the Automobile Association (AA) says while international product prices are having a mixed impact on fuel prices, the stronger Rand is contributing positively on all fuel prices. Fuel prices...

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Mixed outlook for fuel prices in December

Current unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is indicating a mixed bag of increases and decreases to fuel prices for December, according to the Automobile Association (AA). The Association says the data is indicating significant increases to petrol prices of between 97c/litre and R1.09/l, but a decrease of up to 34c/l for diesel next month. Illuminating paraffin is also expected to...

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AA and VFS Global partnership makes it easier for travellers to access International Driving Permits

Overseas travellers can now obtain their International Driving Permits (IDPs) through any one of four VFS Global Application Centres throughout South Africa. In a partnership deal with the Automobile Association (AA), VFS Global introduced the IDP application service in September at its visa centres in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban. The IDP applications will be managed by VFS...

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AA launches yet another AA Certified Pre-Owned Inspections dealership in Dundee

The Automobile Association (AA) launched an innovative service with independent vehicle dealerships and AA Approved workshops across the country to provide consumers with credible information on pre-owned vehicles they intend purchasing.  Through the service, dealerships can offer an AA 125-point inspection of vehicles and thereby provide a comprehensive report on the vehicle to prospective...

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E-toll victory for Gauteng motorists

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s effective scrapping of e-tolls as a funding mechanism for the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) is a victory for Gauteng motorists and brings an end to years of protest and objection against the system. However, moving forward, focus must now shift to how the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) will fund road maintenance and development in the...

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Finance Minister has perfect opportunity to show government listens to the people

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS in Parliament on Wednesday where he is expected to announce the Cabinet’s decision on a way forward for e-tolls in Gauteng. This comes after years of delays from government in announcing what it plans to do with the system against the backdrop of fierce opposition from the motoring public of the province....

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Fuel likely to increase in November

  Consumers should brace themselves for more expensive fuel in November, as mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is showing increases to all fuels are likely in the new month, says the Automobile Association (AA). The main contributor to the increases is higher on average international oil prices, and to a lesser extent, the weaker Rand. “The current data shows petrol is...

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AA and Huawei partnership ushers in new era for Association, Members and customers

Automobile Association (AA) CEO Willem Groenewald today presented the Association’s future technology strategy at the Huawei Cloud TechWave Summit MEA in Dubai. Speaking under the headline of “Go Cloud, Go Further, the Road of Digital Transformation for AASA”, Mr Groenewald outlined the AA’s partnership with Huawei, and how this will, ultimately, benefit Members and customers locally and provide...

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New tyre pricing a blow to road safety

Significant decreases to fuel prices across the board are expected in September based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). And, says the Automobile Association (AA), the expected decreases will not be mitigated by any refunds to the General Fuel Levy (GFL), so they will be substantial.

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Mixed outlook for fuel prices in October

Significant decreases to fuel prices across the board are expected in September based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). And, says the Automobile Association (AA), the expected decreases will not be mitigated by any refunds to the General Fuel Levy (GFL), so they will be substantial.

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FIA Region I unveils Drive with Care campaign for Road Safety

Significant decreases to fuel prices across the board are expected in September based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). And, says the Automobile Association (AA), the expected decreases will not be mitigated by any refunds to the General Fuel Levy (GFL), so they will be substantial.

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Motorists to get some relief at the pumps in September– AA

Significant decreases to fuel prices across the board are expected in September based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). And, says the Automobile Association (AA), the expected decreases will not be mitigated by any refunds to the General Fuel Levy (GFL), so they will be substantial.

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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...

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...

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

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 their highest levels in five years. On Thursday afternoon, 17 April, traffic peaked at 2,047 vehicles per hour through the N1 toll gates. Encouragingly, the N1 corridor—long regarded as one of the country’s most hazardous...