New Demerit Driving System Approved: 12 Strikes & You’re Out!
Yip, it’s true… the final amendments for the new AARTO legislation have been made and passed by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee of transport. The bill has gone to the National Assembly and has been passed. All that’s left is for the bill to go to Cyril…
Rated South Africa’s 3 Best Insurance Companies
It is almost that time again when the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) reveals the best and worst insurance companies in South Africa to date. Although we are still waiting to hear the official results with bated breath, we thought that we would take matters…
I Crashed into a Traffic Light… Who Pays?
On Monday, July 30 2018, a minibus taxi carrying over twenty learners on the N2 highway in Cape Town, crashed into a barrier after its tyre burst. According to the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Chief, Kenny Africa, a seven-year-old learner lost his life. Not only…
Men or Women: Who Is The Better Driver?
When it comes to driving, two conversations are always had. Firstly, do Cape Townians drive better than their Johannesburg counterparts, and secondly, are women better drivers than men? After much debate, Discovery Insurance recently released a report detailing which province boasted the best and worst…
Top 5 Jobs In SA Right Now
Whether you’re in high school deciding which profession to go into, thinking of a career change or just curious, The Panda explores some of South Africa’s top jobs.
Buying A New vs Second-Hand Car
Cars in South Africa are extremely expensive when you compare it to other countries in relation to their cost of living. That’s why It’s important to weigh up pros and cons of new and second-hand cars.
Traffic Police Filling Quotas; What Can You Do?
Closer to the end of the year we always ask the question “Are traffic police fining people just to meet quota’s?” Here The Panda is going to show you when and how to object unlawful fines.
Can You Be Arrested For Warning Cars About Roadblocks?
Warnings have been sent out numerous times since 2010 with the spectacle around the infamous Pig Spotter debacle on Twitter. The Justice Project South Africa was formed in its wake…
When Is It Safe To Shoot In South Africa?
There has always been such confusion over whether or not it is safe to defend yourself during an attack, and let’s face it, someone trying to hijack you – is a damn terrifying!
Hijacking In SA: When, Where & Which Cars
See the top hijacked hotspots broken down into Western Cape, Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal. We get straight into the nitty gritty: