More than a million fines have been issued for various traffic offences across South Africa since October. Several motorists have also been arrested for speeding. They have been slapped with fines ranging from R4 000 to R20 000. Earlier this week, an Mpumalanga motorist was arrested for driving at 205km/h on the N4 near Bronkhorstspruit [...]
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It is nice to see the Arrive Alive Logo also displayed at the Football World Cup 2010!! Here it is clearly visible – with the request to stay Alert – as Robert Green fails to do so for England and concedes a goal against the USA!!! Also view: 2010 Football World Cup and Safety on [...]
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This guy is feeling it..but perhaps a bit too much!! For safety on the road also make sure that your vehicle still allows you to observe other traffic in all directions. It is also important for drivers to avoid distractions – and to avoid taking their eyes off the road by taking photos of all [...]
Representatives of De Oranjecamping, a camping organisation aimed at supporters of the Netherlands soccer team, are visting South Africa for the fifth time to plan routes for the 2010 tournament. The organisation has apparently already hired 85% of all available camping vehicles in South Africa. The organisation makes preparations for supporters when the Netherlands team [...]
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Fans at next year’s World Cup will have the chance to witness not only the fierce struggle for soccer’s biggest prize but an even more intense tooth-and-claw contest for survival. Revered Liverpool manager Bill Shankly famously said football was more important than a matter of life and death and fans visiting the Kruger National Park [...]
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Do we have enough rental vehicles for all our Football World Cup visitors in 2010? I have come across an interesting story by Joanita Cillie from Finance24 and would like to reflect on some of the findings from this story. It has been revealed that the rental car industry is expected to increase their vehicle fleet [...]
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Security plans for the Fifa World Cup meet international standards and have been used as a benchmark by the United Nations, national police commissioner Bheki Cele said. “I’m confident to announce that all our plans are underway and South Africa will host the event with diligence and pride, knowing that our security plans meet international [...]
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World Cup organising head Danny Jordaan says South Africa’s safety record in hosting major sports events is second to none, but he cannot be held responsible for the country’s appalling social crime statistics. Speaking at a business conference less than seven months before the World Cup, Jordaan said that the country had hosted top events [...]
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The Arrive Alive road safety website has gained the assistance of International GPS navigation provider TomTom in assisting travellers to plan their trip. The very important Online Route Planner will not only assist South African drivers but also international visitors in the 2010 World Cup. The web-based Route Planner allows users to easily pre-plan their [...]
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World Cup-related construction works are contributing to an at least 20 percent increase in claims against the Road Accident Fund. This is according to a company that processes claims. The organisation is processing roughly 20 percent more claims against the RAF in 2009 than in previous years, primarily due to roadwork-related accidents, CEO of RoadCover [...]
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