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…
South African Roads vs The Rest Of The World
An estimated 1.25 million people died from road injuries in 2013 and 20-50 million people sustained serious injuries that are non-fatal from road traffic incidents. These are stats according to the latest WHO report. WHO has stated the following, “Over 90% of road traffic deaths…
South African Roadblocks Exposed
It’s important to know what your rights are when it comes to roadblocks so that you aren’t taken advantage of but also to know…
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.
What Zille Says To Expect On Day Zero
One of Zille’s suggestions is for people who can afford it to book into hotels… See what else the City says will happen!
Updated Law To Renew Your Cars Licence Disc
One of the biggest frustrations is going to renew your license, getting to the front of the line after waiting for hours and not being able to renew it, I know I have been there! Here’s what you need to take:
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.
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!
Traffic Fine Prices: Cape Town Vs Joburg
Over the last few years fines have almost doubled in the Western Cape, where other provinces have remained reasonable. The Western Cape decided to create its own Traffic Law Enforcement Code Book…