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The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Tracker's Michael Nieuwoudt claims that electronic devices and driver monitoring is improving driving habits in South Africa. Image: Flickr

South Africans using technology to improve road safety

3 Oct 2014

Steel output from manufacturers has reduced sharply as a result of the strike among metal workers earlier this year. Image: ArcelorMittal

Strikes hurt metal output in SA

Mark Allix 25 Sep 2014

Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

29 Aug 2014

FSB's Jonathan Dixon says significant changes are on the cards for insurers and one of the most significant is the principle of Treating Customers Fairly. Image:

Regulatory changes face insurance sector

25 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

Metair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix 20 Aug 2014

Redisa's Stacey Davidson says that Langkloof Bricks is the only company actually recycling tyres at the moment. Image: Redisa

Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape

20 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs

12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

DTI Minister Rob Davies says incentives for the automotive, clothing and textile industries are paying dividends for South Africa's economic growth. Image: GCIS

Automotive and textile sectors to get more support

23 Jul 2014

Wheel clamps may be used in centres where able-bodied people illegally park in disabled bays. Alternatively, the vehicle may be towed away. Image: Wikipedia

Disabled parking hotline

2 Jul 2014

All-new Ford Transit subjected to extreme endurance tests

All-new Ford Transit subjected to extreme endurance tests

20 Jun 2014

Gains in motor trade sales made in March were reversed in April according to Stats SA. Image: Ratch0013

Motor trade sales lower in April

20 Jun 2014

Liberty's Nicholas van der Nest says giving away free insurance cover to young people will convince them of its necessity. Image:

SA's people under-insured by R24trn

18 Jun 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Johannesburg Metro Police are providing armed escorts to Rea Vaya buses after the buses were stoned by thugs. Image:

Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks

Penelope Mashego 26 May 2014

RABS Bill published for comment

RABS Bill published for comment

19 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by 2,9% in March. Image: Beeboys

Motor trade sales up 2.9% in March

16 May 2014

GWM rolls out service plan options

16 May 2014

Women in the second trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have an accident than other women drivers. The assertion has been termed "baseless" by a Durban gynaecologist. Image:

Pregnancy puts drivers on edge

13 May 2014

Sober motorists in KwaZulu-Natal were rewarded with shopping vouchers or free toll passes during a roadblock in the province last week. Image:

Roadblock cheers motorists

5 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by3.3% in February according to Stats SA.Image: Beeboys

Motor trade sales up 3.3% in February

22 Apr 2014

South African road users drive like hooligans every day says Howard Dembrovsky. Image:

Roads death toll similar to previous years

22 Apr 2014

Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo. Image KZN Health

KZN's Easter road safety campaign

15 Apr 2014

Keep safe on the road during Easter traffic

Keep safe on the road during Easter traffic

14 Apr 2014

Toyota recalls 100‚000 SA vehicles

Toyota recalls 100‚000 SA vehicles

11 Apr 2014

Pedestrian education and road safety

Pedestrian education and road safety

10 Apr 2014

Call by Santaco for taxis to be subsidised by the government. Image:

Santaco continues fight for subsidy

28 Mar 2014

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The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed itself to improving township economies and protecting foreign nationals who run spaza shops in townships around the country. Image: Wikipedia

Gauteng commissions township economy study

10 Oct 2014

A roadblock in the Northern Cape stopped 958 cars over the weekend and found just one overloaded truck but issued 75 summonses for unroadworthy vehicles or unlicenced drivers. Image:

Northern Cape road block stops faulty cars

More Matshediso 6 Oct 2014

Tracker's Michael Nieuwoudt claims that electronic devices and driver monitoring is improving driving habits in South Africa. Image: Flickr

South Africans using technology to improve road safety

3 Oct 2014

Steel output from manufacturers has reduced sharply as a result of the strike among metal workers earlier this year. Image: ArcelorMittal

Strikes hurt metal output in SA

Mark Allix 25 Sep 2014

Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

29 Aug 2014

FSB's Jonathan Dixon says significant changes are on the cards for insurers and one of the most significant is the principle of Treating Customers Fairly. Image:

Regulatory changes face insurance sector

25 Aug 2014

Metair's Theo Loock says the investment in Mutlu Akü added R880m in revenue to the group. Image: Metair

Metair's results bolstered by Mutlu Akü deal

Mark Allix 20 Aug 2014

Redisa's Stacey Davidson says that Langkloof Bricks is the only company actually recycling tyres at the moment. Image: Redisa

Redisa recycling plants operating in Eastern Cape

20 Aug 2014

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

Tyre-recycling businesses protect environment

David Furlonger 18 Aug 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has urged Reiger Park residents to work with government to create jobs and small enterprises in the township. Image:

Makhura to help Reiger Park create jobs

12 Aug 2014

Sanral's spokesman Vusi Mona says that R745m will be spent on initial work aimed at improving the road between East London and Port Elizabeth. Image:

Sanral to spend R5.3bn on Port Elizabeth, East London road

12 Aug 2014

DTI Minister Rob Davies says incentives for the automotive, clothing and textile industries are paying dividends for South Africa's economic growth. Image: GCIS

Automotive and textile sectors to get more support

23 Jul 2014

Wheel clamps may be used in centres where able-bodied people illegally park in disabled bays. Alternatively, the vehicle may be towed away. Image: Wikipedia

Disabled parking hotline

2 Jul 2014

All-new Ford Transit subjected to extreme endurance tests

All-new Ford Transit subjected to extreme endurance tests

20 Jun 2014

Gains in motor trade sales made in March were reversed in April according to Stats SA. Image: Ratch0013

Motor trade sales lower in April

20 Jun 2014

Liberty's Nicholas van der Nest says giving away free insurance cover to young people will convince them of its necessity. Image:

SA's people under-insured by R24trn

18 Jun 2014

SA Taxi will no longer finance old taxis as these tend to be unreliable. Image:

SA Taxi's cash pile opens new frontiers

12 Jun 2014

Johannesburg Metro Police are providing armed escorts to Rea Vaya buses after the buses were stoned by thugs. Image:

Armed metro cops escort Rea Vaya buses after attacks

Penelope Mashego 26 May 2014

RABS Bill published for comment

RABS Bill published for comment

19 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by 2,9% in March. Image: Beeboys

Motor trade sales up 2.9% in March

16 May 2014

GWM rolls out service plan options

16 May 2014

Women in the second trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have an accident than other women drivers. The assertion has been termed "baseless" by a Durban gynaecologist. Image:

Pregnancy puts drivers on edge

13 May 2014

Sober motorists in KwaZulu-Natal were rewarded with shopping vouchers or free toll passes during a roadblock in the province last week. Image:

Roadblock cheers motorists

5 May 2014

Motor trade sales increased by3.3% in February according to Stats SA.Image: Beeboys

Motor trade sales up 3.3% in February

22 Apr 2014

South African road users drive like hooligans every day says Howard Dembrovsky. Image:

Roads death toll similar to previous years

22 Apr 2014

Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo. Image KZN Health

KZN's Easter road safety campaign

15 Apr 2014

Keep safe on the road during Easter traffic

Keep safe on the road during Easter traffic

14 Apr 2014

Toyota recalls 100‚000 SA vehicles

Toyota recalls 100‚000 SA vehicles

11 Apr 2014

Pedestrian education and road safety

Pedestrian education and road safety

10 Apr 2014

Call by Santaco for taxis to be subsidised by the government. Image:

Santaco continues fight for subsidy

28 Mar 2014

Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng

Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng

19 Mar 2014

Poor road maintenance has led to the development of large numbers of potholes in mainly inland areas. Image:

The great pothole problem

Phetane Rapetswane 19 Mar 2014

Tips to maintain vehicles

Tips to maintain vehicles

5 Mar 2014

Technology trumps performance for many car buyers

Technology trumps performance for many car buyers

3 Mar 2014

SANTACO and Nissan bring good news for taxi passengers

SANTACO and Nissan bring good news for taxi passengers

27 Feb 2014

New Auto Mart campaign aimed at novice drivers

New Auto Mart campaign aimed at novice drivers

21 Feb 2014

Five driving resolutions from Tiger Wheel & Tyre

Five driving resolutions from Tiger Wheel & Tyre

17 Feb 2014

More companies are outsourcing fleet management functions says IFM. Image:

Fleet management boost for performance

17 Feb 2014

There was a slight increase in motor trade sales in December. Motor trade sales for the year were up by just 2.6%. Image: Ratch0013

SA December motor trade sales up 2.6% y/y

14 Feb 2014

Skills development initiatives are encouraging young people into careers in the motor industry. Image:

Car makers attracting apprentices

31 Jan 2014

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