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
Fuel prices will increase in February, but not by as much as expected, after the Rand staged a comeback against the US dollar in late-January International oil prices remain near their recent highs, but the Rand has strengthened around ten cents against the US dollar...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
The Automobile Association (AA) welcomes the suspension of 70 officials at six vehicle testing centres in Gauteng for corruption. This is an important development in making roads safer in South Africa. Many problems associated with road safety begin and end at the...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
As the year winds down, many thousands of parents or guardians are considering a new or used car for their children who will either be studying at tertiary institutions, or starting to work. Some people are also considering a new vehicle for themselves, and preparing...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Public schools across South Africa close for the end-of-year holidays on 6 December, meaning thousands of motorists will undoubtedly be on the roads soon thereafter. This time of the year going into January is also the most dangerous of the year, with more people...
by Automobile Association of South Africa | Dec 7, 2020 | Press releases
Unaudited mid-month fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is forecasting a sharp jump in fuel prices at the end of November. This is according to the Automobile Association, which says that motorists cannot expect much respite from a weakening...