South Africa’s shrinking police force
The South Africa Police Service (SAPS) states that its labor force has actually gradually decreased over the last 5 years. The SAPS presently has around 184,000 team member, with around 39,000 working as civilian staff members. In a discussion to parliament today, the cops service…
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…
South Africa hit with more road blocks – here are the rules you should know
South African drivers have actually seen an increased cops existence on the nation’s roadways in current weeks as part of the nation’s level 4 lockdown limitations. The limitations consist of a rigorous curfew and a restriction on leisure travel for citizens of Gauteng, with South…
Warning over dangerous hijacking trend targeting motorists on South Africa’s highways
The City of Cape Town states that it is being required to get rid of loads of debris from highways every night as part of a continuous pattern in which hijackers are targeting drivers on highways. The debris, that includes bricks and blocks of concrete,…
Government moves to stop ‘next phase’ of insurrection in South Africa: report
The South African government is entering a ‘clean-up’ phase of its response to this past week’s violent riots and looting, which includes taking steps to stop unrest from spilling over to other parts of the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday night characterised the week-long…
Ramaphosa to address South Africa on Friday evening
President Cyril Ramaphosa will resolve the country on Friday night (16 July) about the violent demonstrations and robbery which occurred in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal today. In a media instruction on Friday afternoon, acting minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni stated that the instruction will…
10 Tips To Reduce Your Car And Home Insurance Premiums
Statistics from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) of South Africa show that up to 800,000 cars get into accidents on South African roads every year. In contrast, only 60-70% of motorists have car insurance in South Africa. This is a worrying enough statistic until…
What Happens When You Get Into An Accident With An Uninsured Driver?
When you’re behind the wheel, the chances are that the thought of an accident doesn’t enter your mind very frequently. However, a recent report published by the Automobile Association of South Africa shows that almost 800 thousand vehicles get into accidents every year.
How to Buy a Repossessed Car in SA
Detailed guide to buying a repossessed car on auction Buying a repossessed car on auction is a great way of saving money, however, there are certain valuable guidelines to follow in order to avoid the disappointment of buying an inferior vehicle which will ultimately result…
How to Handle it When a Cop Bribes You
In South Africa, it’s common to hear of or go through a roadblock and have to pay a bribe to the police. Oh yes, the same police that is meant to protect this country. The sad truth is that there are good cops and bad…
Jail Time for 1 Drink on the New ZERO Tolerance Drinking & Driving Limit
Another law being imposed on South African citizens: 0% driving blood-alcohol limit is being enforced June 2020! The Minister of transport Fikile Mbalula says that the new zero-tolerance approach to drunk driving falls under the Aarto (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) Act coming into…
How to Claim from the Road Accident Fund: 3 Simple Steps
We asked a test group of 10 people, “Do you know how to claim from the RAF”. All 10 people said they had no idea how or where to go to claim if they were in an accident. So, we decided we needed to get…