South Africa’s passport risks losing value as it’s used by more criminals
South Africa’s passport could be devalued further in the coming years as international criminal syndicates are increasingly using it for illicit activities, says prof Johan Burger, policing expert at the Institute of Security Studies. Speaking to TimesLive, Burger highlighted a recent incident where South African…
SA holiday road trip: How to prepare your car and keep your family safe
SA holiday road trip: How to prepare your car and keep your family safe Johannesburg – The holidays are once upon us, bringing with it the customary migration of South African families to various far-flung destinations. While this festive period is cause for celebration and…
The bad news for car buyers in South Africa
While the latest indicators for the second quarter of 2021 suggest an uptick in the local car market, the combined effects of the latest third wave lockdowns and civil unrest could hit the South African automotive industry hard in the coming months – with potential…
Vehicle tracking company Tracker points to a change in hijacking trends in South Africa
Vehicle tracking company Tracker has published new data looking at how hijacking trends have changed in South Africa over the last 25 years. The data is recorded from its installed vehicle base and analysed in line with its financial year. The statistics show that the…
These are the most popular used cars in South Africa, and how much they cost
In these tough economic times, South African car buyers are desperate to find good value, which is generating increased demand for quality, well-priced vehicles in the used car market. Leading motoring platform Cars.co.za indicates that low-mileage vehicles priced at just under R290,000, which were first…
More South Africans are buying cars without viewing it in person first
WeBuyCars founder, Faan van der Walt says that his business has recorded substantial growth in online trading, due in main to the many lockdown constraints enforced by the government to curb the spread of Covid-19. WeBuyCars is 74.9% owned by credit provider Transaction Capital. The…
Business Talk – In conversation with WeBuyCars founder, Faan van der Walt
Faan van der Walt is the founder and executive director of WeBuyCars, a company that is transforming the way that South Africans privately sell and buy cars in the motor trade industry. WeBuyCars aims to help private individuals safely sell their vehicles and providing clients…
Make sure this option is ticked on your car insurance policy as civil unrests rise in SA
– Civil discontents are on the increase in South Africa, putting personal effects at threat. – Car owners need to guarantee that Sasria cover is contributed to their insurance plan. – Sasria is a state-owned entity that covers for loss due to demonstrations and civil…
The case for car subscriptions in South Africa – how it works vs traditional financing
Driven by strong public opinion to own a lorry, South Africans can invest as much as half of their regular monthly incomes on the expense of a brand-new car, handing over an approximated R6,000 each month to fund the typical brand-new vehicle over 6 years,…
Top 10 most searched for used cars online in South Africa right now
New information from AutoTrader exposes a record high of over 319 million online automobile searches performed throughout the very first half of 2021. The group’s 2021 AutoTrader Mid-Year Industry Report, supplies exact information when it concerns the utilized automobile market in South Africa. The 56-page…
What the average used car looks like in South Africa – price and mileage
New information from AutoTrader reveals that the typical cost of an utilized lorry in the very first half of 2021 was R389,145 with a typical mileage of 77,830 km. The information is drawn from the group’s 2021 AutoTrader Mid-Year Industry Report, which offers accurate information…
Government wants to block foreigners from taking up driver jobs in South Africa
Transportation minister Fikile Mbalula states that he is working along with the Department of Work and Labour to deal with concerns around foreign employees in South Africa. Responding to in a current written parliamentary Q&A, Mbalula stated that this consists of the roadway freight and…