by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Temperatures are dropping across South Africa, signalling that winter is on its way. While most people will ensure they are protected from the cold, they forget about their vehicles. These valuable assets also need some care against the elements at this time of year....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Following the announcement of the Safer Choice India Award at the Delhi motor show, Global NCAP is now launching the ‘Safer Choice Africa’ Award to encourage automakers to achieve the highest levels of safety performance. In November 2017 the first ever independent...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices in May will increase by around 49 cents a litre as of 2 May, and not 92 cents as earlier predicted by the Automobile Association (AA). The error occurred due to an earlier closing off of the reporting period for fuel increases by the Department of Energy....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Toll fees across South Africa have risen by between six and seven percent, signalling yet another financial blow to already cash-strapped South Africans. And, the increases come at a time when fuel is touching on record high levels, in part because of the hefty...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Finding yourself at the centre of a civil unrest situation in your car is not something many people think of. However, recent events in some parts of South Africa mean it is wise to be prepared if this does happen to you. The first, and most important action, is to...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The annual road fatality statistics for 2017, made available by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) on their website on Friday (SUBS: 20 April), is another indication of the need for urgent road safety intervention on South Africa’s roads. The statistics...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande released the Easter road death toll today announcing a shocking 14% increase in road fatalities over the Easter period from 29 March to 9 April 2018, over the same period in 2017. This period coincides with national school holidays....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
How do you know if the number plates on your vehicle, motorcycle, trailer or caravan are legal? Here is our quick guide. Size There are only three legal number plate sizes and each must be embossed with alphanumerics of a specific size. 520 mm x 113 mm – embossed with...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Sharp increases in the landed prices of fuels are set to hit motorists hard at the end of April. This is according to the unaudited mid-month data released by the Central Energy Fund. Petroleum prices were largely flat in the first week of April, but spiked sharply as...