South Africa on high alert for more civil unrest: report
South Africa’s security forces have been placed on high alert ahead of former president Jacob Zuma’s court appearance this week, with officials not keen for a repeat of the July riots, which left R50 billion worth of destruction in its wake. The City Press reports…
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…
How much money government makes from traffic fines
Statistics South Africa has published its financial census of local municipalities for the year ending June 2020, providing a general breakdown of their financial health, along with wider insights into how self-efficient they may or may not be. The stats body said that the country’s…
Blow to full reopening of schools in South Africa: report
Thousands of schools across South Africa will not be able to resume full-time classes on Monday (2 August), as they do not meet the physical distance requirements for learners and staff, the Sunday Times reports. While all government schools reopened on 26 July as part…
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…
Absa Insurance launches new self-service digital insurance for car, house, and building cover
Absa Insurance has launched a new product to cover your house, car and building contents, called Activate. (Image supplied, Absa) Absa Insurance has launched a new, digital insurance product that offers car, house, and building cover called ‘Activate by Absa’ – promising no calls, no…
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…
Best-selling SUVs in South Africa right now – with prices – including a surprise rival to the Fortuner
Bakkies stay a staple for the South African market, with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger filling the leading two-unit sales slots monthly, and the Isuzu D-Max a top-five competitor, sandwiched in between 2 VW Polo versions. Likewise, SUVs and crossovers continue to be a…
What to expect from South Africa’s new driver’s licences
The Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) has actually released an expression of interest in partners who want to assist it with the production of chauffeur’s licences, and the style of a brand-new motorist’s licence card for South Africa. The DLCA is the sole manufacturer of…
The best-selling cars in South Africa right now priced under R250,000
New automobile sales in South Africa continued to develop their momentum throughout June 2021, in spite of the ongoing effect of the pandemic on the market and the nation’s economy. A year back, the marketplace was under Alert Level 4 lockdown guidelines, a position the…