by Ashil Panday | Apr 3, 2023 | Press releases
The approaching Easter long-weekend will see a surge in traffic volumes on major routes in the country, and we again urge motorists to be especially vigilant on the roads for their own, and other road users’ safety. The long weekend begins on Good Friday on Friday, 7...
by Ashil Panday | Mar 31, 2023 | Press releases
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the first large, case-control study of helmet effectiveness estimated 85% and 88% reductions in head and brain injury respectively for helmeted cyclists relative to un-helmeted cyclists. In addition, studies show that...
by Ashil Panday | Mar 16, 2023 | Press releases
Unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is pointing to possible increases of around 25cents/litre to petrol prices in April. Commenting on the data, we note that the good news, however, is that the data is showing a decrease to the wholesale price of...
by Ashil Panday | Mar 6, 2023 | Press releases
The proliferation of car guards and street vendors directing traffic during rolling blackouts is a serious concern, and traffic authorities must do more to ensure the proper flow of traffic during times when traffic lights are not functioning. The Automobile...
by Ashil Panday | Jan 26, 2023 | Press releases
Association calls on Finance Minister to repeat last year’s decision not to increase fuel levies in February Budget Speech Fuel prices across the board are set to increase in February says the Automobile Association (AA). Commenting on unaudited data from the Central...
by Ashil Panday | Jan 17, 2023 | Press releases
The decrease in the number of road fatalities during the recent festive period compared to the previous period is encouraging and welcomed. But, says the Automobile Association (AA), the number of deaths on the country’s roads remains too high, and requires urgent...
by Ashil Panday | Jan 10, 2023 | Press releases
The election of Mr Fikile Mbalula as the Secretary General of the ANC will require a replacement as Transport Minister in the Cabinet of President Cyril Ramaphosa, and the Automobile Association (AA) urges the President to make a strong appointment to this position....
by Ashil Panday | Dec 30, 2022 | Press releases
Motorists can expect significant fuel price reductions to start 2023 says the Automobile Association (AA). Commenting on data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the AA says both grades of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin prices are showing substantial...
by Ashil Panday | Dec 20, 2022 | Press releases
As traffic volumes across the country increase, the Automobile Association (AA) again urges motorists to take extra care on roads, and to be especially cautious when driving in bad weather conditions. The Association says it notes a reported increase in vehicle...
by Ashil Panday | Dec 9, 2022 | Certified Pre-Owned, Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) launched an innovative service with independent vehicle dealerships and AA Approved workshops across the country to provide consumers with credible information on pre-owned vehicles they intend purchasing. Through the service,...
