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In many countries around the world, third-party car insurance is a legal requirement, but this is not the case in South Africa. For many motorists, purchasing vehicle insurance is an essential part of owning a car and is usually in place before the car even leaves the showroom floor. This is understandable considering the high… Read more »

On the back of increases to the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund (RAF) levy coming in April 2017, Sanral has announced increases for Gauteng e-toll gantries and other national toll roads in South Africa. The new tariff prices do not provide any historical data of the prices and their increases over a period of time,… Read more »

A recent report released by Business Tech, revealed a recent analysis conducted by Arrive Alive, showing the busiest roads and highways in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and the best time of day to avoid them. The data is based on TomTom location data and its recently released Traffic Index 2017, showing which cities in South Africa experience… Read more »

Transport Minister spokesperson, Ishmael Mnisi, has confirmed when South African motorists can expect to see the Department of Transport’s big proposed road regulations implemented. The first of these regulations will come into effect from the 11th May 2017 and will prohibit bakkie drivers from transporting children in the back of their vehicles, as well as… Read more »

Being involved in a hijacking is a terrible ordeal in which most people become paralysed with fear and anxiety as ruthless criminals attempt to harm you and your loved ones, before taking off with your car. It’s important to remember that your vehicle is replaceable and the experts agree that you should let the criminal… Read more »

Whether you’re self-employed, a business owner or a corporate employee, tracking your travel and fuel expenses is crucial for business and tax purposes.  It’s important to keep a record of your trips and start recording your vehicle’s odometer reading for the tax year on 1 March annually, to ensure that you can provide an accurate,… Read more »

For most people, the festive season is spent with family and friends, taking that much needed break after a long and busy year. However, the reality is that the festive season is also one of the busiest months on the roads resulting in not only a number of road accidents, but it is also the… Read more »

Although flash floods are rare, when they occur, they can wreak havoc. Following the latest flash floods in Johannesburg, it’s easy to see how quickly a torrent can occur and the extreme dangers it holds. It’s important to understand what a flash flood is and what to do to keep you and your loved ones… Read more »

Since 2005, South Africa has recognised October as Transport Month. Under the theme, ‘Together we move South Africa forward,’ a series of road safety awareness campaigns are scheduled to run throughout the month. One such campaign to kick-start Transport Month, offered by the City of Ekurhuleni, will give minibus taxis, buses and trucks free roadworthy… Read more »

As cars become more complex and systems reach new levels of innovation such as push-button ignition and keyless entry, thieves will find new and creative ways to over-ride systems and steal cars. A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham and the German engineering firm Kasper & Oswald, revealed that a new wireless hack… Read more »