by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Learning to drive used to be a rite of passage for young people. But the gradual improvement of public transport in South Africa, along with the rise of ride-sharing services, means that a driving licence is less of a necessity than it used to be for previous...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As Europe marks the 20th anniversary of Euro NCAP, the Automobile Association believes it is a unique opportunity to again highlight the need for improved safety testing on cars locally. The Association called for the introduction of safety testing measures that...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Tyres remain a dangerously overlooked component of car care in South Africa, sometimes with fatal consequences. This is the view of the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting after reports suggested a tyre burst lead to the deadly N1 crash in Midrand, in...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Hijackings, and smash-and-grab incidents, can occur anytime, and anywhere. Recent reports suggest an increase in both these classes of attacks. The Automobile Association (AA) has warned motorists to be vigilant while driving, and to ensure they take responsibility...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) reveals a standoff between rising international petroleum prices and a stronger Rand / US dollar exchange rate. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which described the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Driving on a highway, even in the best weather, is a daunting undertaking, especially for novice drivers. When the weather is bad, as it currently is over many parts of South Africa, some drivers become anxious, and seem to forget the basics of highway driving....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The announcement by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan that an additional 30 cents/litre is to be added to the general fuel levy for the second year in a row, and that an additional nine cents a litre is to be added to the Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy, is cause for...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Rand strength, and a retreat of international petroleum prices, have combined to produce a surprise drop in fuel prices at the end of February. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Speed limits haven’t changed and trucks cannot be pulled off the road during certain hours. That’s the word from the Automobile Association (AA) which advised people not to repeat rumours about new traffic laws without having the facts at hand. We are...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
On the back of increases to the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy coming in April, motorists now also have to contend with increases to toll rates announced by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), on Friday. This is yet, another...
