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Massive fuel hikes on the horizon
Massive fuel hikes well above R1/l are on the cards for all grades of fuel going into March. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on fuel price data released today by the Central Energy Fund (CEF).
Government must tackle rising fuel costs urgently
“Our economy is closely linked to the fuel price; it is a major input cost in the manufacturing, retailing and agricultural sectors. We have noted before that a review of the current structure of the fuel price, as well as an audit of all the elements which comprise the fuel price, should be done sooner rather than later. We therefore call on the Minister of Finance to initiate such a review during his Budget Speech on 23 February,” says the AA.
Driving licence problems need more time to solve
The Automobile Association (AA) is encouraged that the driving licence production machine is again operational and that efforts are underway to clear the massive backlogs in the delivery of driving licences to motorists in the country. However, the Association remains concerned about the capacity of the renewal system to service the 2.1 million motorists who must renew their licences before the end of March and believes that more time is needed to resolve the current backlogs.
Fuel hiked again on ominous oil
Ominous oil price data is the main cause of increased fuel prices. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on the latest price hikes for February announced by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
Increase in road fatalities shocking and worrying
The 14 percent increase in the number of road fatalities during the 2021/2022 festive season compared to the 2020/2021 festive season is shocking and worrying and points to the need for urgent intervention and not promises of change. The Automobile Association (AA) says the horrific figures, released by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula today (SUBS:: 18 Jan 2022) will not be dealt with effectively unless real, effective amendments are made to current road safety practices.
Court dismisses AARTO
The Automobile Association (AA) welcomes the judgment handed down by the Pretoria High Court declaring that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (AARTO), and its Amendments, are unconstitutional.
The court found that “the AARTO and Amendment Acts unlawfully intrude upon the exclusive executive and legislative competence of the local and provincial governments respectively and as such, the two Acts are unconstitutional.”
Fuel pulls back on drifting oil stronger Rand
2022 kicks off with some good news for fuel users, with across-the-board reductions in prices. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on price movements announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) late yesterday evening.
State Owned Enterprises must be held to account
The high remuneration of executives at State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) remains a concern and should be the focus of a Parliamentary inquiry in 2022. The Automobile Association (AA) says in specifically three entities it has reviewed, remuneration of executives does not correlate with set targets, nor is it in line with private sector remuneration.
Latest #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results: Mazda 2 reaches four stars and Nissan Almera three stars for adult occupant protection
Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa launch a new round of #SaferCarsForAfrica crash test results today with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Fuel price blunder by DMRE underscores need for fuel price review
Today, after the December fuel price adjustment had already come into force at retailers across South Africa, and two full days after the official announcement of the fuel price by Minister Gwede Mantashe, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) announced it had made a mistake with its fuel price calculations.
Fuel pain in December as petrol breaches R20/l
Fuel prices will be through the roof in December, with the price of oil playing almost no part. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on price increases announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) yesterday (SUBS::29 Nov), and which come into effect at midnight tonight (SUBS::30 Nov). The Association says the increases again point to the need for an urgent investigation and recalculation of the current fuel pricing model and its existing elements.
Have the right attitude on the road this festive season
Schools across South Africa close for the festive season break on 15 December and traffic on the country’s major routes is expected to increase significantly from then on. The Automobile Association (AA) says motorists must prepare both their attitudes and vehicles properly for their journeys.