by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
In South Africa, laws undergo a certain process before officially being enacted. Before a proposed piece of legislation becomes law, it goes through a process of discussion and deliberation in parliament. The public also has an opportunity to comment on the proposed...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
You’ve been saving all year for your annual family vacation. You’ve found the ideal accommodation online and you’ve paid the deposit. However, upon your arrival you find that the establishment does not exist. You have not only lost the money you’ve paid but there is...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Sharp movements in international petroleum prices have combined with a weakening Rand to push fuel prices higher for December. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund...
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...
