https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/490.html South Africa Safety news 15 Safety news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/490.html en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:12:30 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vw-issues-nationwide-polo-vivo-recall-over-safety-risk-955594a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of 25,729 Volkswagen Polo Vivo vehicles in South Africa following a safety defect identified by Volkswagen Group Africa. 1-266214 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-ncap-gives-popular-chery-suv-in-sa-2-stars-173206a The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has received a two-star adult occupant protection rating out of five in the latest Global NCAP #SaferCarsforAfrica crash test for vehicles sold in South Africa, with Global NCAP and safety partners strongly criticising Chery for using safety results from other markets in media statements. 1-265778 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-car-safety-ratings-go-unnoticed-in-south-africa-739072a As traffic volumes rise during the back-to-work and back-to-school period, road safety is again under scrutiny in South Africa. While speeding, alcohol abuse and poor road conditions are frequently cited as key risks, the role of vehicle safety remains less understood by many motorists. 1-265012 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/call-for-scholar-transport-drivers-to-acquire-qualifications-951234a In an effort to address the challenge of drivers transporting schoolchildren being involved in fatal traffic accidents, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has advocated for strengthening legislation to guarantee that scholar transport drivers are certified in advanced and defensive driving. 1-265004 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/state-attorney-calls-for-a-new-road-accident-fund-tribunal-738562a Courts are clogged with thousands of RAF cases. 1-264972 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zero-tolerance-plans-to-scrap-laws-allowing-drinking-and-driving-405649a The Department of Transport will embark on a process to amend Section 65 of the National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) to scrap the legal alcohol consumption limit in the country. 1-264815 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/volvo-recalls-popular-ex30-electric-cars-in-south-africa-172586a High-voltage battery issue affects certain 2024 to 2026 models sold in Gauteng. 1-264658 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/driving-licence-card-machine-tender-declared-invalid-by-high-court-738142a The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed the High Court's declaratory order that sets aside the appointment of Idemia as a preferred bidder for the driving licence card machines tender. 1-264652 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/essential-road-safety-tips-for-the-festive-season-405099a South Africans are raking to the road in their thousands. This increased volume brings with it increased risk. 1-264285 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/jeep-wrangler-and-thousands-of-kia-models-recalled-in-sa-061355a The National Consumer Commission has issued recall notices for Jeep Wrangler units and several Kia models after suppliers flagged potential safety defects. 1-264087 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Safety South Africa