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,…
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…
How you can lose your license under South Africa’s new road laws
It was validated recently that the very first phase of the four-phased execution of the Administrative Adjudication of Roadway Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act would start in July. It will begin with the finalisation of different procedures prior to application in 67 towns from 1 October…
New car service guidelines take effect next week – what every driver in South Africa should know
The requirements for rivals in the South African lorry aftermarket participated in outcome on 1 July 2021. In anticipation, the Competition Commission simply recently hosted a workshop to discuss what the requirements indicate for clients and other market people. The requirements are the outcome of…
South Africa moves to adjusted level 3 lockdown – here are the new rules
President Cyril Ramaphosa has actually revealed that numerous of South Africa’s lockdown policies will be unwinded as the nation transfers to an adjusted level 3 lockdown with instant result. In a nationwide address on Sunday night (25 July), the president stated that the nation is…
Big changes proposed for South Africa’s state of disaster and lockdown laws
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) has actually required composed discuss the Disaster Management Amendment Bill, which proposes a significant shake-up for South Africa’s state of catastrophe guidelines and by extension the nation’s Covid-19 lockdown guidelines. South Africa stated a nationwide…
Car Insurance Calculator
Have you ever thought, “Why is my car insurance so expensive? How is my premium calculated?”. Honestly, you are not alone. There are reasons why some people pay more than others. Your car insurance premium in South Africa is calculated using a number of risk…
COVID| 2020 Year of the Side Hustle
Need to make more money? “COVID-19 Won’t Force me to Give up my Standard of Living“ Trying to find a way to make more money? It’s safe to say that majority of South Africans have taken some kind of financial knock this year, whether it’s…
How South Africa’s New Demerit System Will Impact Your Car Insurance
In August 2019 Cyril Ramaphosa signed the new Aarto Act (Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences) which will enforce the new demerit system in South Africa. Many drivers have read about the new demerit system but haven’t yet realized how this act will affect their…
Buying a Secondhand Car? What to Look Out for
Purchasing a second-hand car is something that most South Africans experience at least once during their life. It’s becoming more and more popular to purchase secondhand cars as many South Africans can’t afford purchasing off the shelf. Let’s be honest purchasing a secondhand car is…
Events & Celebrations in South Africa for Heritage Day
Heritage Day also famously known as Braai day falls on 24 September of every year in South Africa. It was previously known in KZN as Shaka Day in commemoration of the Zulu King, Shaka. It became known as Heritage Day in 1995 to pay homage…
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…