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South African police officer on a roadside drivers license and insurance check. (Photo by Peter Titmus/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
DRIVING LICENCE

South Africa approves 10-year driving licences but motorists must still renew, for now

South African motorists could soon spend less time at driving licence testing centres after Cabinet approved extending the validity period for certain driving licences from five…

4 min read
The cost of petrol will fall by more than 60 cents a litre, while diesel users will benefit from reductions of up to R1.50 a litre. . (Oupa Nkosi)
BASIC FUEL PRICE

Fuel prices to fall sharply, driven by lower global oil markets

From 7 January, 93-grade unleaded petrol will decrease by 62 cents a litre while 95-grade petrol will cost 66 cents less

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
1 min read
ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula.
AARTO

Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling

Minister Fikile Mbalula says motorists’ behaviour will change with disincentives for ‘unbecoming conduct’, but Outa and AA say the legislation was carelessly drafted

  • Anathi Madubela
2 min read
Motorists can expect relief at the fuel pumps in October, with the price of all grades of petrol and diesel set to decrease from Wednesday
COST OF LIVING

Petrol, power price hikes hit South Africa hard

Households are reeling after the fuel price hike, as electricity is set to go up by 15.06% in 2022

  • Anathi Madubela
5 min read