SOUTH AFRICA – Cycling has become an increasingly popular mode of transportation due to its cost-effectiveness and convenience. However, it is important to remember that like other forms of transportation, cycling carries risks, and it is essential to ensure that the appropriate safety equipment is used. The Automobile Association (AA) is urging cyclists to wear […]
Rolling blackouts have become a regular occurrence in South Africa, and in many cases, the problem of traffic during these times is left in the hands of inexperienced, unauthorised ‘pointsmen’. This worrying trend has caught the attention of the Automobile Association (AA), which has urged traffic authorities to step in and do more to ensure […]
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) has warned that significant increases in petrol prices are likely in March. Unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests that 93 ULP and 95 ULP petrol will climb by between R1.22/litre and R1.27/l, diesel is expected to increase by around 28cents a litre and illuminating […]
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AA says time is also up for the government to fix the system. Motorists with expired vehicle discs and driving licences are warned that the grace period for renewals stops at the end of August. And, the Automobile Association (AA) warns, the government has indicated that no further extensions will be considered, putting even more […]
There is no silver bullet to bringing down fuel prices, says the AA. Providing cheaper fuels to South African citizens will not happen with the flick of switch but will require a multi-faceted, multi-departmental approach with the involvement of the private sector. This is the view of the Automobile Association (AA) which today (SUBS: 14 […]
For the first time in more than a year, many South Africans will be taking an Easter vacation away from their homes, travelling again on national roads, and enjoying the wonderful sights the country has to offer. Easter 2021 falls on the first weekend in April with Good Friday is observed on Friday, 2 April, […]
SOUTH AFRICA – Fuel prices are set for a significant spike when the price for February is adjusted next week. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA), which was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The Association says expects petrol to rise by up to 82 cents […]
A reduction in fatalities on South African roads the past festive season is welcome news but must be seen in the context of decreased traffic volumes over the same period last year says the Automobile Association (AA). Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula announced the festive season road statistics in Gauteng this morning noting that during the […]