by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Older children who have outgrown their child restraint seats, but who are still too small for adult-sized seatbelts in vehicles, still need to be properly secured while travelling, although recent research suggests this isn’t happening. Findings from the Automobile...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Petrol up, diesel down in February. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. International oil prices have reached a slightly higher plateau after climbing in the first half of January. Over the same period, the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The grim festive season road fatality statistics are a national disaster and a sad indictment of the total disregard road users have for their own and other peoples’ lives on our country’s roads. Preliminary statistics of the festive season road deaths released by...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Further reductions in the fuel price may be on the horizon at the end of January according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. Although the international price of crude oil has ticked up since its low of 1 January, the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
2019 will kick off with good news for motorists according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund, showing a substantial drop across the board. Petrol is showing a reduction of around R1.00 a litre, with diesel down by R1.30 and...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Substantial further fuel price reductions are on the cards for January, but the exchange rate could spoil the party according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The South African fuel price has yet to fully catch up with...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
It’s the holidays! Are the kids already moaning “I’m bored!”? Here are 7 fun activities to keep them occupied if you’re home for the holidays, plus a couple of local events to get into the festive spirit. Advent calendar of things to do for kids In...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
For many South Africans, the December summer break means road-tripping along one of our national highways. It’s one of the busiest times on our roads and by default, one of the most frustrating times for motorists. As thousands of people embark on their well-deserved...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Main roads throughout South Africa are expected to become busier over the next few weeks as travellers embark on their annual vacations. But, while this is a time for relaxation, road users cannot afford to take it easy, especially if they are driving. School holidays...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Massive fuel price reductions are expected for December, but these could be tempered by adjustments in the retail and wholesale margin, and the possible continued use of the Slate Levy. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the...