by Melinda van Wyk | Jun 17, 2021 | Press releases
The planned roll-out of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) is scheduled for national implementation on 1 July 2021, but the Automobile Association (AA) says too many questions about the implementation remain unanswered. The Association...
by Melinda van Wyk | Jun 15, 2021 | Press releases
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Automobile Association (AA) does not regulate or adjust fuel prices in South Africa, nor does it have any input in how the fuel prices are calculated. Fuel prices are officially calculated and adjusted on the first Wednesday of every month by the...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 28, 2021 | Press releases
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Automobile Association (AA) does not regulate or adjust fuel prices in South Africa, nor does it have any input in how the fuel prices are calculated. Fuel prices are officially calculated and adjusted on the first Wednesday of every month by the...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 27, 2021 | Press releases
Sentiments by Gauteng MEC not official government position The Automobile Association (AA) says comments by Gauteng MEC for Transport Jacob Mamabolo on e-tolls do not amount to an official announcement on the system, and may not be considered government’s formal...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 26, 2021 | Press releases
From 2021 the Automobile Association (AA) will be preparing and releasing an independent spare parts pricing guide for South African consumers. Previously the Association released this guide under the title of the AA-Kinsey Report. Moving forward, a new report will be...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some plans to improve road safety and road infrastructure in South Africa announced by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula in his Department’s 2021/2022 Budget Speech on Friday are to be welcomed. But, says the Automobile Association (AA), many workable solutions, which...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 18, 2021 | Blogs
What’s the best way to escape the winter blues? It’s heading off for a spontaneous weekend getaway! Nothing beats the feeling of turning your back on the city to explore the roads less travelled and discover South Africa’s hidden gems. And with access to a...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 17, 2021 | Press releases
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The Automobile Association (AA) does not regulate or adjust fuel prices in South Africa, nor does it have any input in how the fuel prices are calculated. Fuel prices are officially calculated and adjusted on the first Wednesday of every month by the...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 11, 2021 | Blogs
The COVID-19 pandemic hit everyone hard, but the hospitality sector, in particular, suffered immensely because of travel and lockdown restrictions. Many hospitality establishments, sadly, had to reduce staff numbers and, worse, faced the prospects of closure. But...
by Melinda van Wyk | May 10, 2021 | Press releases
Temperatures across South Africa are gradually falling, and the full onset of winter is imminent. The Automobile Association (AA) says it’s important for motorists to be aware of the change in climate, and to prepare adequately for the cold months ahead. “While people...
