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R1.00 per litre petrol price joy on the cards for South Africa next week
2024/05/30 09:21:41
 
Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that South African motorists are in store for joy at the pumps in June.
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Problem for South Africa’s new driving licences
2024/05/22 12:44:52
 
South African drivers have been left in limbo regarding the long-awaited implementation of new driving licence cards, with the Department of Transport quietly missing its April deadline.
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Here is the expected petrol price for June
2024/05/15 14:23:24
 
South African motorists are lined up for some relief at the pumps next month, with mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) pointing to price cuts across the board.
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SA auto industry achieves R21bn positive trade balance
2024/05/09 12:01:20
 
Record vehicle exports helped take South Africa’s auto trade balance to a positive R21.1 billion in 2023 from R19.6 billion in 2022 – an increase of 7.6%.
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You now pay R320 in tax every time you fill up in South Africa
2024/05/02 10:55:59
 
As of 1 May, South Africans will need to brace themselves to dig deeper into their pockets at the pump as new fuel price hikes and the continuation of previous tax increases take effect.
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Here is the expected petrol price for May
2024/04/17 11:00:07
 
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that motorists in South Africa can expect a mixed bag for fuel prices in May.
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New driving licence cards for South Africa coming this month
2024/04/10 12:33:18
 
Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says that her department is making strides with introducing new driving licence cards in South Africa, with printing expected to start by the end of April.
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Another Chinese bakkie is launching in South Africa soon
2024/04/03 11:00:40
 
Another Chinese car brand is coming to South Africa with plans to launch its double-cab T60 bakkie in May 2024.
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Suzuki Jimny recalled in South Africa – what you need to know
2024/03/28 10:46:32
 
The Suzuki Jimny is being recalled in South Africa due to a fuel pump problem that was discovered during a recall notice in the Australian market.
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The top 10 used cars South Africans are buying right now
2024/03/18 09:26:30
 
South Africans are increasingly moving to the used-car market amid the cost of living crisis, and AutoTrader has highlighted the top 10 cars in hot demand right now.
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Here is the expected petrol price for April
2024/03/15 10:46:28
 
South African motorists can expect a lighter blow in April when it comes to petrol prices, with the latest data showing a much smaller hike on the cards than at the start of the month.
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The 13 best cars in South Africa – according to South African motorists
2024/03/08 10:54:02
 
Cars.co.za, a platform for used cars, has recently announced the winners of its annual 2023/2024 Consumer Awards.
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Here is the official petrol price for March
2024/03/05 10:33:45
 
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published the latest official fuel price adjustments, which will kick in from Wednesday, 6 March 2024.
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Major petrol price storm about to hit South Africa
2024/02/19 13:08:26
 
South African consumers are heading into a fuel price storm, with a petrol and diesel hike coming in March, possible fuel tax hikes in April, and the wider impact on transport, shelf prices and inflation likely to be felt in the months that follow.
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Disky – The top-rated WhatsApp licence renewal service in South Africa
2024/02/14 11:43:35
 
Disky is the best way for South Africans to renew their vehicle licence disc – and its fantastic online reviews are proof of this.
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2024 South African Car of the Year finalists announced
2024/02/09 11:20:05
 
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) today announced the finalists for the 38th annual Car of the Year (COTY) competition.
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This week`s petrol, diesel price hikes confirmed
2024/02/06 15:22:28
 
Petrol and diesel prices will be hiked on Wednesday after steep cuts in recent months.
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How much it costs to renew your car licence in South Africa in 2024
2024/02/01 08:53:39
 
BusinessTech looked at the cost of renewing a vehicle licence in South Africa’s three main economic hubs – Gauteng, Western Cape, and Kwa-Zulu Natal – in 2024.
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I renewed my car licence disc using the online government system – How it went
2024/01/22 10:25:04
 
I recently renewed my car licence disc using the Road Traffic Management Corporation’s online National Traffic Information System (Natis) and the process was swift and seamless.
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All the cars you can buy for under R240,000 in South Africa at the start of 2024
2024/01/15 13:22:30
 
There are only a handful of new cars that you can get for under R240,000 in 2024, and most of them are hatchback models ranging from the R174,000 Suzuki S-Presso to the R234,500 Hyundai Grand i10.
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Boost for electric cars in South Africa
2023/12/05 11:14:17
 
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has published a White Paper that outlines a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) roadmap for South Africa and the structure of a suite of policy interventions tailored to the automotive industry.
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9 automatic cars you can buy under R250,000 in South Africa right now
2023/11/27 14:43:23
 
Despite having a car with an automatic gearbox often being considered a luxury, there are nine automatic vehicles priced under R250,000 in South Africa.
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Cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa goes on sale – pricing and features
2023/11/17 09:31:15
 
The GWM Ora 03 has finally launched in South Africa, with a starting price of R686,950 – making it the cheapest electric vehicle in the country right now.
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The top 10 car brands and models that South Africans are buying right now
2023/11/08 11:06:33
 
Despite rising living costs, some car brands and models remain popular among South African motorists who could afford to buy a new car last month.
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The best cars in South Africa in 2023 – including hatchbacks, bakkies, crossovers, and more
2023/10/26 11:39:24
 
The annual Accelerator Awards have revealed the best-performing vehicles in South Africa in 2023, highlighting the best cars across several categories.
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Here is the expected petrol price for November – and it’s not good news
2023/10/16 11:46:26
 
Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) points to petrol and diesel price relief on the cards for November 2023, with lower oil prices currently being the bigger boon for energy users.
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The best-selling car brands and models in South Africa right now
2023/10/05 13:48:30
 
While South Africa’s motor industry is taking a beating as customers contend with rising living costs, there are still some clear brand and model favourites among those who found room to purchase a new car last month.
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Warning over petrol and diesel prices for the rest of 2023
2023/09/28 14:34:22
 
The expected petrol and diesel price hikes on the cards for next week are trending slightly lower than in the middle of the month – but alarm bells are ringing over rising oil prices, which threaten to keep the pressure on for the rest of the year.
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Seven key points to become fully FICA compliant
2023/09/14 10:33:39
 
With the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) new Schedule 1 Amendments regarding motor vehicle dealers in place, a number of steps must be taken to ensure full FICA compliance.
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RTMC gives SA motorists a hand with license renewals
2023/09/05 09:49:21
 
Concerned about the increase in expiring discs, the RTMC is going to start alerting motorists about license renewals.
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All the automatic cars you can buy under R280,000 in South Africa right now
2023/08/30 11:34:42
 
Despite having a car with an automatic gearbox often being considered a luxury, there are 15 automatic vehicles priced under R280,000 in South Africa.
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Good news for driving licence renewals in South Africa
2023/08/25 13:05:23
 
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says that it has received confirmation from the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) that it will temporarily suspend enforcement orders that are currently blocking licence renewals in the country.
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Massive petrol price increases expected for South Africa in September
2023/08/15 11:32:21
 
Petrol prices in South Africa are expected to rise by R1.39 per litre come September, while diesel prices could go up by as much as R2.60 per litre.
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The top 12 vehicles South Africans are buying right now
2023/08/07 10:49:02
 
Although new passenger vehicle sales experienced a significant year-on-year decline of 9.7% in July 2023, certain brands and models remain popular among those who bought a new car last month.
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Official petrol price for August – Increases across the board
2023/08/01 10:45:54
 
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has gazetted the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect in South Africa tomorrow, 2 August.
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Here is the expected petrol price for August
2023/07/18 11:03:56
 
Here is the expected petrol price for August Motorists in South Africa are in for a tougher August, with petrol prices looking flat and diesel in for a steep hike.
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Online RTMC motor vehicle licence renewal system growing in popularity
2023/07/04 16:05:03
 
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Tuesday that the online service for the renewal of vehicle licence discs is growing in popularity.
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Slight decrease in petrol price forecast for July
2023/06/30 11:12:38
 
Most economists are predicting minimal relief for South African consumers, with a slight decrease in the petrol price and an increase in the diesel price next week.
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No end to e-tolls in sight – and collections could stick around till year-end
2023/06/23 10:03:56
 
The government has been dragging its feet in bringing a conclusive end to e-tolls in Gauteng. With little to no directive as to what’s being done to address the situation, there’s a possibility that e-toll collections will continue until the end of 2023.
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Renault reveals its new flagship hybrid SUV – features and launch date
2023/06/20 09:49:37
 
Renault has unveiled its new global flagship model, the Rafale SUV coupe.
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These are the best cars in South Africa in 2023
2023/06/05 12:14:40
 
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) has announced the winners of the South African Car of the Year (COTY) competition for 2023, with a historic win for the overall champion.
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South Africans are losing almost R500 per tank to fuel taxes – here’s what you’re paying for
2023/05/29 11:18:43
 
South Africans could be paying anywhere between R241 to R488 less per tank of fuel if taxes and levies were removed.
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SA auto industry to award tender for EV charging stations
2023/05/24 09:06:31
 
Sector says it is driving the project, worth hundreds of millions of rands, in the absence of government policy and support for the energy transition.
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Here is the expected petrol price for June
2023/05/17 11:28:26
 
South African motorists can likely expect good news next month as the price of international oil drops.
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Jeep launches new 5-seater Grand Cherokee in South Africa – pricing and specs
2023/05/10 10:59:51
 
Jeep has officially launched the five-seater Grand Cherokee in South Africa at a starting price of R1,329,900.
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Don’t expect to get a new driving licence card for the next 2 to 3 weeks
2023/05/04 11:25:28
 
The Department of Transport says South Africans can still apply for driving license cards as normal, despite the card machine currently not working.
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Most fuel-efficient crossovers in South Africa
2023/04/24 09:45:27
 
Fuel prices have been a thorny topic in South Africa of late, with domestic and global factors driving up the cost of a litre of petrol to unprecedented levels.
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The 10 most popular second-hand vehicles in South Africa – including price, year, and mileage
2023/04/17 11:45:37
 
AutoTrader’s annual industry report revealed the most enquired-about vehicle models on their platform – including the average price, mileage, and year of manufacture.
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The best and worst-selling bakkies in South Africa
2023/04/11 12:42:29
 
Bakkies are one of the most popular vehicle segments in South Africa, with roughly 16 branded models to choose from, but some are clear favourites compared to others.
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Pitstop 1950 vs 2013
2023/03/31 15:16:58
 
Pitstop 1950 vs 2013
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How to protect cars with keyless entry from thieves
2023/03/30 10:47:04
 
Motorists in South Africa with keyless-entry vehicles have several ways to protect their cars from thieves.
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Keyless entry vehicles are becoming more vulnerable in SA
2023/03/22 12:48:07
 
Keyless entry vehicles are now more popular in South Africa and often told to be safer, but the thieves out there grow with the technology, making your car more vulnerable.
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Omoda C5 pioneers a new Chinese luxury brand available in SA
2023/03/15 09:49:52
 
The Omoda brand marks a new era for Chery International and the first model offers `future-proof` technology in a luxury five-door physique.
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Everything you need to know about the ownership certificate
2023/03/13 10:16:32
 
Officially, a car’s ownership document is known as the “Certificate of Registration in Respect of Motor Vehicle.” Here`s everything that you need to know about this important document.
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Load shedding or not, switching to electric cars in South Africa is just a matter of time
2023/03/03 11:38:46
 
The chief executive of driver training group MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says that while electric vehicle (EV) adoption faces many challenges in South Africa, there are just as many solutions – adding that the change to EVs is not a matter of ‘if’ but a ‘when.’
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Steep petrol price increase on the cards for March: here’s what to expect
2023/02/22 12:53:44
 
South African fuel prices are moving in the wrong direction once again, and the bad news is that March is looking set to bring a far bigger petrol increase than February’s 28 cent hike.
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Big jump in petrol prices expected for March
2023/02/14 11:17:02
 
Economists from the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) say that a weak rand and rising global oil prices are lining South African motorists up for a gut-punch at the pumps in March.
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Good news for anyone looking to buy a used car in South Africa
2023/02/09 10:44:27
 
A new court ruling in South Africa has reinforced consumer rights when it comes to used car purchases, penalising a dealer for not disclosing the full state of a previously-owned vehicle when it was sold.
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Bekende motorman sterf
2023/02/06 15:27:36
 
Die man wat die motorhandelaar Stucky Motors gehelp het om nasionale bekendheid te verwerf, is Dinsdag in die ouderdom van 63 jaar oorlede.
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All the full-electric cars you can buy in South Africa – with pricing
2023/02/06 12:55:31
 
In 2023, there will be more than a dozen electric vehicles (EVs) that forward-looking individuals can choose from, with several new models having launched last year.
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14 of the best-selling cars in South Africa right now – with pricing
2023/01/30 11:41:03
 
Data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) shows the Toyota Hilux remains the best-selling car in South Africa – despite selling over 500 units less in December 2022 compared to the previous month.
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Petrol and diesel price increases on the cards for February
2023/01/24 11:52:48
 
South Africa’s fuel prices are heading in the wrong direction once again, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund pointing to increases for both petrol and diesel from the beginning of February.
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Red flags for new car buyers in South Africa
2023/01/13 13:00:53
 
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) warns that there is a likelihood of further near-term global supply chain disruptions to new vehicles in South Africa.
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7 tips to help you save petrol when travelling on holiday
2022/12/20 09:07:16
 
With record-high fuel prices in 2022, driving with fuel efficiency in mind has never been more relevant – especially as South Africans prepare to head out across provinces to their chosen December holiday destinations.
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What to expect from car prices in South Africa over the next few months
2022/12/12 08:48:55
 
New data from TansUnion’s Vehicle Pricing Index (VPI) shows that prices of new cars have accelerated year-on-year to 6.8% in Q3 2022 from 3.8% in Q3 2021 – leading to motorists holding on to their cars for longer.
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Fuel price outlook: Good news if you have a diesel vehicle
2022/12/02 11:38:50
 
A significant diesel price decrease is on the cards for December, but petrol is going up. Here’s how much you can expect to pay at the pumps next month:
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The cheapest new cars you can buy from every brand in South Africa – starting at R157,000
2022/11/28 10:31:52
 
Over 40 car brands in South Africa offer a wide range of vehicles to suit a buyer’s needs, whether it be fuel efficiency, off-roading, speed, comfort, or luxury.
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