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Government’s extended fuel relief welcome
Government’s announcement that it will extend fuel relief in the form of a reduced General Fuel Levy (GFL) in June and July is welcome and will ease financial pressure on embattled consumers. But, says the Automobile Association (AA), while the relief is being extended, the massive increases to fuel prices for June are still going to hurt consumers and the economy.
Automobile Association (AA) acquires 30% stake in mobility security app CASi
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AA commentary on various road and traffic issues
The marked decrease in the number of road deaths on the country’s roads over easter is to be welcomed but must be seen in the context of decreased traffic volumes on the country’s roads over easter. During a briefing this morning, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced that 162 people died on the country’s roads in 134 fatal crashes.
Prepare properly for the Easter holiday
As the Easter long-weekend approaches, many families will be planning short vacations across South Africa to get away and spend quality time with each other. Sadly, Easter is also a turbulent time on South African roads with many crashes and fatalities over this period. This year, Easter begins on Friday, 15 April and ends on Monday, 18 April.
Blue Light Brigades a road safety threat in SA
Presidential Protection Unit convoys transporting politicians on the country’s roads – especially on major highways – continue to pose a road safety threat for all motorists, and their operation should be reviewed. The Automobile Association (AA) says it will communicate with the Ministers of Police and Transport to have such a review of the so-called Blue Light Brigades instituted urgently.
Levy cuts welcome but fuel price shocks still in store for South Africans
The R1.50 reduction on the General Fuel Levy (GFL) announced by the Minister of Finance last week is welcome and will take some pressure off embattled consumers. However, the Automobile Association (AA) says fuel price increases for April announced by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) this afternoon will still keep fuel prices at record high levels and will add financial pressure on all South Africans.