Madonsela asked to investigate e-tolling contracts

[Paul Vecchiatto] Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has been asked by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to investigate the Gauteng e-toll collection contracts, including a possible link to suspected arms deal corruption. 4 May 2012 13:09

Labour laws to set new course

In March, cabinet approved the submission of the amendment bills for the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) to Parliament. The two will deal with the phenomenon of labour broking and child labour, among other things. 2 May 2012 07:08

McLaren MP4 breaks all the records, but the Aston Martin Virage will win your heart!

[Riaan Kriel] Daytona Group is having a road show of their Best of British brands in South Africa, and I was at the One & Only to drive the Aston Martin Virage and the McLaren MP4-12C. These are supercars that will make you stop and look whenever you see one, but getting to drive both of these beauties was a dream come true and I realise that these are truly brands of distinction. 16 May 2012 07:51

Motorists to benefit from new Act

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Selling a used car just won't be the same for car dealerships wanting to off-load a dicey vehicle to an unsuspecting buyer, thanks to the new Consumer Protection Act. 31 Mar 2011 06:56

Sanral boss Nazir Alli resigns

The Board of the South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) on Tuesday announced the resignation of its chief executive officer, Nazir Alli. 8 May 2012 09:43

New vehicle sales plod along

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] The negative impact that public holidays have on the motor trade is illustrated by the 10.5% year on year growth in new vehicle sales in April. Total sales numbered 42 617 which is about 6.9% up on the growth for the first four months of the year. 3 May 2012 11:34

Car pooling system affects insurance policy

With the petrol price increasing for the fourth time in 2012 to reach another record high, many motorists may consider forming a car pooling group in an effort to reduce costs associated with daily travelling. However, they could be placing themselves at risk of a motor insurance claim repudiation if they are not aware of the insurance considerations when it comes to car pooling activities. 2 May 2012 10:12

Sanral won't appeal court decision

The SA National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) will not appeal against the temporary court order halting e-tolling, it was reported. 15 May 2012 13:22

African adventure for electric car

[Cadine Pillay] An electric vehicle has begun an unassisted 5 000 kilometre-journey from Nairobi, Kenya to Johannesburg, South Africa - an expedition designed to showcase the endurance of battery-powered vehicles and promote green energy use. 25 May 2012 07:54

State was warned against e-tolls: report

The government was warned in 2010 that collection costs for the controversial e-toll system would be considerably higher than a petrol levy or tax, Beeld newspaper reported on Monday. 22 May 2012 12:25

BMW's Rosslyn third shift will create 600 new jobs

According to Business Report, Frank-Peter Arndt, member of the BMW AG board of management responsible for production, said BMW South Africa plans to introduce a third shift at its production plant in Rosslyn by the end of this year, increasing the installed production capacity of the plant to more than 90 000 units and creating 600 new jobs. 23 Feb 2012 10:01

Spirit of Africa 4x4 fight is on

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] Some of the best off-road jockeys in the country have saddled up Volkswagen Amarok 2.0 TDi steeds and battle has commenced for top honours in the Spirit of Africa 4x4 competition - one of the toughest competitions of its kind on the continent. 9 May 2012 08:32

Polo Vivo rules the roost

[Henrie Geyser: motoring editor] With over 56 000 units sold since its launch in March 2010, Volkswagen's Polo Vivo continues to be the dominant brand in the passenger car market - a success story that is further enhanced by the fact that it is the only locally produced entry-level volume car on the market. 26 Apr 2012 05:27