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- Tracker Data Reveals Shift in South African Hijacking Patterns as Criminals Target Early-Week Commuting Windows
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Vehicle crime statistics from Tracker indicate a significant shift in hijacking trends, with incidents now peaking earlier in the week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. While overall veh...
- Transport Minister Confirms Eight Year Driver’s Licence Validity Extension Is Still On Track For South Africa
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Africa
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has reassured the public that the validity period for driver’s licences will be extended from five to eight years. Despite previous administrative...
- Citroën Launches Basalt SUV Coupé in South Africa to Challenge Toyota and Suzuki Market Dominance
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The new Citroën Basalt has officially entered the South African motoring market as a budget-friendly SUV Coupé designed to compete with established crossover rivals. Featuring a tu...
- Authorities confirm motorists in Gauteng cannot be arrested for outstanding traffic fines under Aarto Act
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Johannesburg and Pretoria traffic officials clarified on Monday that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act does not permit arrests for unpaid fines during ro...