by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Slight decreases in the fuel price are being predicted on mixed news from the currency markets and international oil trade. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is forecasting a sharp jump in fuel prices at the end of November. This is according to the Automobile Association, which says that motorists cannot expect much respite from a weakening...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Previous to the promulgation of the Consumer Protection Act, consumers had limited rights relayed to them in terms of purchasing a second hand vehicle especially in relation to the inclusion of a “voetstoots” clause which is the ambit under which most used motor...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
It is that time of the year when road traffic deaths are measured and compared to previous years over the December festive season. However, the annual road traffic crash statistics set an alarming background that cannot be ignored – that latest figures at hand from a...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Traffic accidents are a regular occurrence on South African roads with thousands of accidents reported annually. The odds are that at some point you will come across an accident scene. Knowing how best to handle such a situation can go a long way towards lessening the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Since the start of December, road crashes around the country have claimed the lives of many people, including ten people who died when the taxi they were travelling in collided with cows in Mbombela last Friday. The current situation, is untenable, and it urges all...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As the year winds down, many thousands of parents or guardians are considering a new or used car for their children who will either be studying at tertiary institutions, or starting to work. Some people are also considering a new vehicle for themselves, and preparing...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
While Gary Kirsten was in India coaching the country’s national cricket team, he met then FNB CEO Michael Jordaan for coffee. The waiter certainly did not fail to recognise Kirsten as he is considered something of a “demigod” in that cricket-mad nation. But the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With the arrival of the festive season, South Africans will be celebrating the holidays in customary animated fashion. While it is important to relax and have fun during this time, it is crucial to be mindful of the legal implications of drinking and driving. The...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Public schools across South Africa close for the end-of-year holidays on 6 December, meaning thousands of motorists will undoubtedly be on the roads soon thereafter. This time of the year going into January is also the most dangerous of the year, with more people...
