On Tuesday, 20 March 2018, the newly appointed Minister of Transport, Dr Blade Nzimande, officially launched the 2018 Easter Road Safety Campaign, in partnership with the Department of Health, Municipalities’ and Taxi Associations, amongst others. The launch is aimed at increasing driver awareness and reducing road accidents during the upcoming holiday period. The Minister called on… Read more »
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Emergency numbers every South African should have
Every great journey begins with some form of preparation and what better way to start planning for the upcoming holidays and long weekends, then by storing all the top South African emergency numbers on your phone, to ensure that this list is easily accessible. In the event of an emergency or any other traumatic situation,… Read more »
How will the 1% VAT increase affect your grocery list?
Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba, recently announced that South Africa will see its first Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate increase for the first time in 25 years. “As of 1 April 2018, the effective VAT rate will rise from 14% to 15% adding approximately R22, 9 billion to the fiscus,” Gigaba said in his budget speech. The… Read more »
Matrix raises red flag on distracted driving this holiday season
Today, ahead of the 2018 Easter holiday season, Matrix – a brand by MiX Telematics – is raising awareness around distracted and irresponsible driving habits demonstrated by South African motorists, through their Distracted Driving Survey. The survey, launched in February, was completed by over 400 respondents and set out to gather information about the most… Read more »
Win with Matrix by Revealing Your Driving Habits
Former Top Gear host and motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson once said: “Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” It’s an apt, self-aware (and tongue-in-cheek) look at the behaviour of drivers, but how do you really know if you fit into the first or latter… Read more »
Defensive driving techniques that could save your life
A driver’s licence is a privilege – but no guarantee that the motorist will be a safe driver. Almost 90% of all road traffic accidents in South Africa can be attributed to driver error. While some of these accidents might be caused by a loss of concentration or mistakes made by drivers, many are a… Read more »
The 5 car tech trends for 2018
Automotive technology is one of the most exciting industries to part of, especially as vehicle technology evolves at lightning speed. Driverless vehicles, hands-free parking and electric engines are already a reality in many parts of the world but there are many other clever innovations coming down the pipe in the automotive world in 2018. From… Read more »
The Matrix Internet Tracking Portal – the platform you need to have!
In today’s digital world, consumer behaviour has shifted and our affinity for smart devices have created countless new opportunities for innovation that simplifies and enhances our daily lives. Research shows that people not only want the latest in technology and services, but that the products and services we buy should be customizable to fit in… Read more »
Smart Jamming Detection by Matrix
South Africa is one of the world’s hot spots for hijacking and vehicle theft. It was back in January 2011 that a growing trend among criminals began to appear in South African media – car remote jamming. Although signal jamming is not a new concept to South Africans, it continues to grow in popularity among… Read more »
You may be ready for carpool season, but is your vehicle?
The celebration of a new year has come and gone, bringing with it the carpool season. If you are one of many South Africans who managed to fit in a road-trip in between the festive social gatherings, don’t forget to check that your vehicle is in tip-top condition and kid-safe with this five-point checklist: Check… Read more »