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Significant decreases to fuel prices across the board are expected in September based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). And, says the Automobile Association (AA), the expected decreases will not be mitigated by any refunds to the General Fuel Levy (GFL), so they will be substantial.

The inclusion of vehicle safety features on entry-level vehicles is improving with the majority of vehicles in this category offering moderate to acceptable safety features. This is according to the 2022 Automobile Association (AA) Entry-Level Vehicle Safety Report (ELVS) which assess available safety features on entry-level vehicles available locally.

South Africans can expect some relief at the pumps in August based on current unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), according to the Automobile Association (AA).

The Automobile Association (AA) says the fuel price adjustments announced by the government today will hit already financially stretched pressed consumers hard and put extra pressure on an already struggling economy.

Global NCAP and the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) launch the last result for the #Saf-erCarsForAfrica campaign under its current test protocols today (30 June), with the welcome support of the FIA Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies. As from next month the assessment protocols will be up-dated to include side impact, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and pedestrian protection requirements.

The determination of the expansion route for the Gautrain by Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Mr Jacob Mamabolo, disregards factual evidence opposing such a move, and underscores the poor financial decision to allocate funds to a failing system. The Automobile Association (AA) says publication of the route determination for Phase 1 of the proposed Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) project – Gautrain – must be rejected and urges national government to halt any discussions regarding the funding of such expansions.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.