by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Large reductions in fuel prices are being forecast for December according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF). After months of sustained pressure on the fuel price, fuel users will receive a substantial breather at the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Main roads throughout South Africa are expected to become busier over the next few weeks as travellers embark on their annual vacations. But, while this is a time for relaxation, road users cannot afford to take it easy, especially if they are driving. School holidays...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The latest crash test results in the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign, released by Global NCAP and AA South Africa last week, show that Nissan’s NP300 ‘Hardbody’ received a zero-star safety rating. The vehicle structure collapsed and was found to be unstable during the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
Whether you’re involved in a bumper bashing or a more serious crash; whether you’re a driver, passenger or even an onlooker, a road accident is an upsetting situation in which to find yourself. As soon as you are over the initial shock, what do you do? Here’s our...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
We are relieved that Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni did not increase fuel levies above inflation – as has been the case in previous years – despite pre-Budget Speech speculation that this may have happened. Announced in today’s Budget Speech (SUBS: 20 FEB), any...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Rising international petroleum prices have resulted in South Africans facing substantially higher fuel prices in March. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The price of petrol is predicted to increase by...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The grim festive season road fatality statistics are a national disaster and a sad indictment of the total disregard road users have for their own and other peoples’ lives on our country’s roads. Preliminary statistics of the festive season road deaths released by...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Blogs
The March school holidays are upon us and it’s time for a road trip. Heading to the beach? Going to the bush? Don’t be stranded. Wherever your destination, you need to make sure that your car is road-trip-ready so that your holiday isn’t ruined by a vehicle breakdown...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Recent reductions in the fuel price have been dealt a blow by a steady increase in international petroleum prices during the first half of February. This is according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. Oil traded within a...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Further reductions in the fuel price may be on the horizon at the end of January according to the unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. Although the international price of crude oil has ticked up since its low of 1 January, the...
