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...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Across-the-board losses from the exchange rate are set to hit fuel consumers at the end of October The landed price of petrol actually dropped by around 18 cents a litre in October, while the landed price of diesel showed a slight increase of five cents. But, the Rand...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
Do you know how a stranger rates the directions you give to your establishment? Would-be visitors can go away from your site for all kinds of reasons, including that they couldn’t make your directions work, simply gave up, and went elsewhere. Make sure your guests...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
Diesel or petrol engine exhaust gases should be colorless. Any smoke colour emanating from an exhaust signals that it is not running properly, or even close to mechanical failure. What do exhaust smoke emissions really mean? Black smoke is a sign of engine...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Stronger international oil prices, and a weakening Rand, will combine to drive fuel prices higher at the end of September. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
As we approach the year end, there will be times when staff want to take leave, and also when establishments need as many hands as possible available to deliver service to be proud of. Avoid staffing crises and legal confrontations by making sure you, your managers,...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
October is a pivotal point of the year for many establishments. Make sure you are ready to cope with the rush as the year hurdles to a close by using our tips to get started early on your countdown. Remember that guests need to be able to find you so fine-tune the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Business news
Accommodation and other travel establishments are split between two different seasons of travel among visitors. For those whose businesses turn quiet in December, there is often a flurry ahead of this time as business travelers and conferences squeeze in meetings and...
