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...
by Melinda van Wyk | Apr 30, 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 | Apr 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 | Apr 14, 2021 | Press releases
No silver bullet to bringing down fuel prices Providing cheaper fuels to South African citizens will not happen with the flick of switch but will require a multi-faceted, multi-departmental approach with the involvement of the private sector. This is the view of the...
by Melinda van Wyk | Apr 9, 2021 | Press releases
Official numbers give false view of road safety in SA Easter road safety statistics released by Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula yesterday, 8 April would be encouraging if the broader Easter statistics from previous years aligned with today’s announcement....
by Melinda van Wyk | Mar 31, 2021 | Press releases
Automobile Association CEO, Willem Groenewald, (left), and AA Auto Centre owner, Noelan Vandayar, officially opening the first AA Auto Centre in Johannesburg. As part of its mission to provide motorists with cost-effective, reliable, and trusted services, the...
