by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Softer international petrol prices have been offset by a declining Rand since the start of October, while diesel and illuminating paraffin prices were slightly up, leaving them with no protection against Rand weakness. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Plans to declare traffic law enforcement an essential service, and thereby enable a 24-hour working schedule for traffic law enforcers, is a positive development to be welcomed by all motorists in South Africa. This is the view of the Automobile Association (AA) which...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
October is transport month in South Africa, and a good opportunity for all motorists to reflect on their driving behaviour. This is especially important as we look back on developments on our roads in 2016. According to figures from the Road Traffic Management...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Although flash floods are rare, when they occur, they can wreak havoc. Yesterday’s floods again show how quickly a torrent can occur, and the extreme dangers it holds. We urge all motorists caught up in floods to follow some basic rules to negotiate the safest route...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Ongoing volatility in international oil prices has been matched by swings in the Rand / US dollar exchange rate, making fuel price predictions as tricky as ever. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on unaudited mid-month fuel...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
With almost 15 000 hijackings and 60 000 vehicles stolen in South Africa in 2016 alone, there is a good chance that the second-hand car you are considering buying could be stolen – particularly if one considers the fact that approximately half of these stolen...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
South African motorists are in for some fuel price relief in June. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). “Our expectation for June is that petrol...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
International oil prices have retreated in virtual lockstep with a strengthening Rand, complicating attempts to forecast a month-end fuel price. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited fuel price data released this...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
More than 25 000 commuters across South Africa have been engaged in the Automobile Association’s (AA) #ISeeYou campaign, aimed at making pedestrians more visible on the country’s roads. The national road safety campaign was launched on 26 June in collaboration with...