SA motor trade sales up 5.1%

Measured at current prices‚ South Africa's motor trade sales increased by 5.1% year-on-year in March according to data released by Statistics SA on Thursday (16 May). 17 May 2013 09:33

SA cars affected by recalls

Drivers of various older Japanese cars in SA may be subject to a recall to fix faulty airbags sourced from the same supplier‚ distributors confirmed last week. 16 Apr 2013 07:38

14 die on roads in Western Cape

[Bekezela Phakathi] Easter weekend road deaths in the Western Cape decreased from 20 last year to just 14 this year‚ the provincial government said on Monday (7 April). 9 Apr 2013 10:35

No seat belts - expect a hefty fine

A national clamp down is in the way aimed at ensuring all people in vehicles use safety belts, Transport Minister Ben Martins said on Monday (7 April). 9 Apr 2013 10:13

Worn tyre recycling levy criticised

[Moyagabo Maake] Government's plan to hit tyre-makers with a recycling levy, to remove the blight of dumped tyres has been vigorously opposed by tyre manufacturers who will have to pay hundreds of millions of rand each year. 8 Apr 2013 07:26

Sanlam's emerging markets plan on track

Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM)‚ a division within the Sanlam group tasked with international expansion‚ says it is well on track to deliver on its mandate of supporting the Sanlam group objective of becoming a leading financial services company in selected emerging markets. 3 Apr 2013 10:53

Buckle up and change lives!

[Laurence Hillman] It is hard to believe that it is holiday time once again and many families are packing up their cars and heading off to their Easter break destinations. Certainly, when preparing for a long journey, most people focus on what clothes to pack; the holiday itinerary; making food for the trip and determining the quickest route. However, too often they do not pay enough attention to arriving at the destination safely. 28 Mar 2013 10:59

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Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Metair sees strong sales growth

[Alistair Anderson] Automotive parts manufacturer and retailer Metair on Monday (18 March) reported a 19% increase in its headline earnings per share to R3.10 for the year to December‚ after strong vehicle sales growth. 19 Mar 2013 09:15

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Drunk drivers may not face jail

Drivers convicted of drunk driving in Western Cape might soon be spared being sent to jail but forced to undergo therapy instead. 18 Mar 2013 07:21

The cost of road carnage

Carnage on SA's roads comes at a frightening cost in human suffering. It also comes at huge economic cost. 19 Jan 2013 09:30

SABC's car stoned at De Doorns

An SABC car was stoned by striking farm workers in De Doorns in the Western Cape on Monday (14 January), the public broadcaster reported. 14 Jan 2013 12:37

Road carnage shows enforcement is inadequate

Plans to lower the blood alcohol limit to zero are the latest in a series of moves by the government that some think are turning South Africa into a nanny state according to an editorial published in The Times 11 Jan 2013 10:24