by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jul 4, 2019 | Blogs
According to the latest Inrix Global Traffic Scorecard, South Africans spend between 119 hours and 162 hours in traffic each year. That’s almost an entire week per year spent sitting in your car. If your car is almost like your second home, you do need to keep...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Nov 25, 2019 | Blogs
Do you know how many AA Member benefits you have? We’ve compiled a list of over 25 AA Member benefits for you to make the most out of your full AA Membership: We cover YOU, not your car. You’re covered even if you’re driving someone else’s car, even as a...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Nov 25, 2019 | Blogs
Did you know that South Africa has the tenth largest network of roads in the world? To put it in context, if you had to drive every road in the country, you would be adding 746,978km to your odometer, according to South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral)....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | May 22, 2019 | Blogs
With its snow-capped mountains, moody seas, misty forests and more, winter in South Africa is a wonderful time to explore your own backyard. Whether you’re in the rainy Western Cape or the crisp and clear Free State, hit the road for a winter weekend getaway near you....
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 9, 2019 | Blogs
While we want to wind down, relax and go on holiday, as South Africans we need to be aware of how to stay safe. Whether you’re visiting a mall, going to the beach, or just being out and about in the summer weather, we have compiled some tips to help you stay safe. At...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 17, 2019 | Blogs
While we may not like living behind burglar bars and two-metre high walls, preventing crime is a stark reality that South Africans face. According to the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Crime Statistics Report, housebreakings and armed invasions...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jan 24, 2020 | AA in the news
AA Spokesperson Layton Beard in conversation with Uveka Rangappa on eNCA on 23 January on the release of the festive season road fatality statistics released by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. Watch now:
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jan 22, 2020 | Blogs
Getting a driving licence in South Africa may feel a bit daunting, especially if you’re getting yours for the first time. We have put together all the information you need to help you get your driving licence. First things first. Your learner’s licence. To get your...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Jan 30, 2020 | AA in the news
Layton Beard in conversation with Ayanda Hyathi on Newzroom Afrika this speaking on AARTO and road safety as well as the #308kmh speedster. Watch now:
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Mar 6, 2020 | Blogs
The novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV (Wuhan Coronavirus) has dominated the news in 2020. With the first reported case in South Africa, we want you to look after yourself and your loved ones to prevent the spread of this virus. “There is no need to panic. AA...