by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Yet another incident of rock throwing off a bridge onto oncoming traffic in KwaZulu-Natal. According to reports, the latest incident occurred earlier this week in Glen Anil. These attacks, because this is how they must be viewed, are barbaric and cowardly. Throwing...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices are set for month-end decreases. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The Rand/US dollar exchange rate has had one of its flattest periods of trading in...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As temperatures in specifically the northern provinces soar again today, we warn all motorists to not leave children or pets in vehicles, even for short periods of time. Temperatures in cars can climb very rapidly, and even if a window is cracked slightly open, the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
In July 2015 a law was introduced which requires passengers in a vehicle who are younger than three years of age to be in a child seat. Unfortunately, little has changed in the way many people transport children, with compliance among drivers apparently still very...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Anyone who took the K53 driver’s licence test will also recall the tedious 30-point exterior and 8-point interior pre-trip vehicle inspection. This includes checking everything from the exterior mirrors and windscreen to the number plate, indicator lenses and seat...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Returning from holiday after a long break can be quite stressful for many drivers who have to begin renegotiating heavy morning and afternoon traffic again. At this time of the year it’s always a good idea to familiarise yourself with some basic road rules that keep...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Another way you can show your love to other road users is by making sure you keep to the rules while using the national roads/freeways. Regulation 323 of the National Road Traffic Act stipulates what a motorist must not do on our national freeways. Specifically, a...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Fuel prices are set for a hefty drop after the Rand’s strong performance against the US dollar, despite increases in international petroleum prices during December. The Rand has had a very strong run against the dollar since the middle of the month, gaining...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
February is the month of love, and the ideal time to show your partner how much you cherish them. It is also a good time to show how much you care for the other love in your life: your car. Regular car care is vital to ensuring your car operates optimally. And,...
