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Good news for anyone with a driver’s licence, petrol stations facing shutdown, and the taxman adding new requirements for vehicle owners in South Africa

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30-05-2026

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Good news for anyone with a driver’s licence, petrol stations facing shutdown, and the taxman adding new requirements for vehicle owners in South Africa
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Motorists pay R45 billion per year for failing road fund in South Africa
The Road Accident Fund is technically insolvent despite receiving over R45 billion from fuel taxes every year.
New electric Jaecoo J5 coming to South Africa
Jaecoo has confirmed that its first electric car will launch in South Africa very soon.
Bad news for company behind Avis and Budget car rentals
Zeda Limited, the company behind the Avis and Budget car rental brands, has reported a 2.7% year-on-year decline in its car rental business.
Michelin planning to cut 1,500 jobs
Michelin is considering eliminating 1,500 positions in France, or 9% of its workforce there.
Motorists hit with interest rate hike in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank has hiked interest rates, raising the cost of car loans.
What you need to afford a new car in South Africa
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Big recovery for petrol prices in South Africa
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