by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
FIA President, Mr Jean Todt (left), and South African Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, during the inaugural trip on the autonomous, fully electric Navya Shuttle, demonstrated for the first time at Sun City on Monday, 29 April. The Navya Autonomous Electric Shut...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Don’t become a statistic this Easter. This is our message to you – ahead of the Easter long weekend which starts on Friday (19 April 2019). We are appealing to South Africans to be vigilant, focussed, and aware while on the country’s roads either while walking,...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Unexpectedly strong international fuel prices have raised the spectre of an unwelcome fuel price hike for petrol users at the end of April. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The current data suggests that...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Strong oil prices and an ever-weakening Rand have combined to set up another massive fuel price hike. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. These increases will be compounded by rises in fuel taxes which come...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Whether you’re involved in a bumper bashing or a more serious crash; whether you’re a driver, passenger or even an onlooker, a road accident is an upsetting situation in which to find yourself. As soon as you are over the initial shock, what do you do? Here’s our...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
In its current form, the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Bill, is cause for concern. The National Assembly earlier this month passed the Bill and sent it to President Cyril Ramaphosa to be signed into law. In principle, we are in favour of...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fresh off substantial fuel price hikes in March, South Africans should brace themselves for further increases in April. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The projected basic fuel price increase is being...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
The March school holidays are upon us and it’s time for a road trip. Heading to the beach? Going to the bush? Don’t be stranded. Wherever your destination, you need to make sure that your car is road-trip-ready so that your holiday isn’t ruined by a vehicle breakdown...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With its mountains, oceans, forests, vineyards, Big Five game reserves, exciting cities and more, South Africa really does have it all. And with so many options available to us within a short drive from our major cities, South Africa makes it easy to head out on...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Rising international petroleum prices have resulted in South Africans facing substantially higher fuel prices in March. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The price of petrol is predicted to increase by...
